Where is Balkhora village located?
Balkhora is in Amas Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balkhora Village
Balkhora is an inhabited village in Amas Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255842, the Census 2011 record lists 991 people in 150 households and the reported area is 70 hectares. The local references include Barki Chilmi, Amas Gram Panchayat, Amas CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 22 km.
Village Code255842
Population991
Households150
Area70 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balkhora
- Census Village Code
- 255842
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Gaya
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Amas
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01499
- CD Block
- Amas
- Gram Panchayat
- Barki Chilmi, Amas
- Households
- 150
- Population
- 991
- Male Population
- 499
- Female Population
- 492
- Sex Ratio
- 985.97
- Area
- 70 hectares
- Area
- 0.7 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 824208
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Balkhora at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 991 people, 70 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Balkhora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balkhora falls under Amas Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 255842.
- The record lists 991 people living in 150 households.
- The reported village area is 70 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,415.71 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.61 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share50.96%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share95.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balkhora in the official administrative record. Census village code 255842, Barki Chilmi, Amas Gram Panchayat and Amas CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01499
- Village Census Code
- 255842
- CD Block Code
- 0487
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 00010003
- CD Block Name
- Amas
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Barki Chilmi, Amas
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Balkhora, about 22 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Amas
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Gaya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 60 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sherghati
- Distance within State/UT
- 22 km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 70 hectares
- Area
- 0.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 991 people in 150 households, with 499 male residents and 492 female residents. The average household size is 6.61, and SC share is 50.96% and ST share is 0% for Balkhora. Population density works out to about 1,415.71 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 150
- Total Population
- 991
- Male Population
- 499
- Female Population
- 492
- Sex Ratio
- 985.97
- Average Household Size
- 6.61
- SC Population
- 505
- SC Male Population
- 252
- SC Female Population
- 253
- SC Population Share
- 50.96
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balkhora include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balkhora include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balkhora include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balkhora is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balkhora show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 70 hectares and irrigated land is 67 hectares (95.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 70.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 67.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 59 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balkhora
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 67% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 33% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 824208 | Aurangabad | Madanpur | Madanpur | Aurangabad VILL and Po Madanpur, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824208 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824208 | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Aurangabad (Nagar Parishad) | Near Sbi Madanpur Branch G T Road Madanpur, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824208 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824208 | Aurangabad | Madanpur | Madanpur | Madanpur VILL- Madanpur Po, Aurangabad Madanpur VILL- Madanpur Po, Aurangabad, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824208 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824208 | Aurangabad | Madanpur | Madanpur | Madanpur Madanpur, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824208 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Balkhora village in?
Balkhora village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Balkhora village in?
Balkhora village is in Bihar.
Which block is Balkhora under?
Balkhora comes under Amas Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balkhora?
The Census village code of Balkhora is 255842.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balkhora under?
Balkhora is listed under Barki Chilmi, Amas Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amas.
What is the population of Balkhora village?
The village record lists 991 people and 150 households for Balkhora.
How many households are in Balkhora village?
The village record lists 150 households for Balkhora.
What is the male and female population of Balkhora?
The record lists 499 male residents and 492 female residents for Balkhora.
What is the sex ratio of Balkhora village?
The sex ratio of Balkhora is 985.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balkhora village?
The reported geographical area of Balkhora is 70 hectares.
What is the population density of Balkhora village?
The approximate population density of Balkhora is 1,415.71 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balkhora?
The nearest town listed for Balkhora is Sherghati, about 22 km away.
How far is Balkhora from the district headquarters?
Balkhora is about 60 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balkhora from the sub-district headquarters?
Balkhora is about 5 km from Amas, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balkhora?
For Balkhora, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 70 hectares and irrigated land is 67 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balkhora?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balkhora. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balkhora.