Indian Village Directory

Balsora Village

Balsora is an inhabited village in Dumaria Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 256223, the Census 2011 record lists 135 people in 19 households and the reported area is 86 hectares. The local references include Kolhuwar Gram Panchayat, Dumaria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 41 km.

In short:

Balsora is a village in Dumaria Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 256223 and 135 people in 19 households.

Village Code256223
Population135
Households19
Area86 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Balsora at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 135 people, 86 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Balsora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Dumaria
CD Block Dumaria
Gram Panchayat Kolhuwar
  • Balsora falls under Dumaria Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 256223.
  • The record lists 135 people living in 19 households.
  • The reported village area is 86 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, Health Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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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 Village Facts

Village
Balsora
Census Village Code
256223
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dumaria
Sub-district Census Code
01502
CD Block
Dumaria
Gram Panchayat
Kolhuwar
Households
19
Population
135
Male Population
68
Female Population
67
Sex Ratio
985.29
Area
86 hectares
Area
0.86 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
41 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 156.98 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.11 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 17.78% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 77.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balsora in the official administrative record. Census village code 256223, Kolhuwar Gram Panchayat and Dumaria CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01502
Village Census Code
256223
CD Block Code
0490
Gram Panchayat Code
96
CD Block Name
Dumaria
Gram Panchayat Name
Kolhuwar

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Balsora, about 41 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dumaria
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
41 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
41 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
41 km
Total Geographical Area
86 hectares
Area
0.86 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 135 people in 19 households, with 68 male residents and 67 female residents. The average household size is 7.11, and SC share is 17.78% and ST share is 0% for Balsora. Population density works out to about 156.98 people per sq km.

Total Households
19
Total Population
135
Male Population
68
Female Population
67
Sex Ratio
985.29
Average Household Size
7.11
SC Population
24
SC Male Population
11
SC Female Population
13
SC Population Share
17.78
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balsora. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balsora include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balsora include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balsora include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balsora show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 20.65 hectares and irrigated land is 16 hectares (77.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
65.35 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.65
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4.65 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.0
Canals Area In Hectares
16 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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balsora

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.

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 823005 Gaya Dumaria Dumaria Dist.gaya Dumaria, Gaya, Bihar, 823005

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

Where is Balsora village located?

Balsora is in Dumaria Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Balsora village in?

Balsora village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Balsora village in?

Balsora village is in Bihar.

Which block is Balsora under?

Balsora comes under Dumaria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balsora?

The Census village code of Balsora is 256223.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balsora under?

Balsora is listed under Kolhuwar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dumaria.

What is the population of Balsora village?

The village record lists 135 people and 19 households for Balsora.

How many households are in Balsora village?

The village record lists 19 households for Balsora.

What is the male and female population of Balsora?

The record lists 68 male residents and 67 female residents for Balsora.

What is the sex ratio of Balsora village?

The sex ratio of Balsora is 985.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balsora village?

The reported geographical area of Balsora is 86 hectares.

What is the population density of Balsora village?

The approximate population density of Balsora is 156.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balsora?

The nearest town listed for Balsora is Sherghati, about 41 km away.

How far is Balsora from the district headquarters?

Balsora is about 80 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balsora from the sub-district headquarters?

Balsora is about 8 km from Dumaria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Balsora?

For Balsora, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 20.65 hectares and irrigated land is 16 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balsora?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balsora. These records include 1 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 Balsora.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.