Indian Village Directory

Balganwan Village

Balganwan is an inhabited village in Gurua Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255691, the Census 2011 record lists 2,244 people in 355 households and the reported area is 195 hectares. The local references include Dubba Gram Panchayat, Gurua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 13 km.

In short:

Balganwan is a village in Gurua Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255691 and 2,244 people in 355 households.

Village Code255691
Population2,244
Households355
Area195 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Balganwan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,244 people, 195 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Balganwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Gurua
CD Block Gurua
Gram Panchayat Dubba
  • Balganwan falls under Gurua Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255691.
  • The record lists 2,244 people living in 355 households.
  • The reported village area is 195 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, Education 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
Balganwan
Census Village Code
255691
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gurua
Sub-district Census Code
01498
CD Block
Gurua
Gram Panchayat
Dubba
Households
355
Population
2,244
Male Population
1,123
Female Population
1,121
Sex Ratio
998.22
Area
195 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
13 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 1,150.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.32 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 25.98% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 93.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balganwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 255691, Dubba Gram Panchayat and Gurua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01498
Village Census Code
255691
CD Block Code
0486
Gram Panchayat Code
8175
CD Block Name
Gurua
Gram Panchayat Name
Dubba

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Balganwan, about 13 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gurua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
195 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,244 people in 355 households, with 1,123 male residents and 1,121 female residents. The average household size is 6.32, and SC share is 25.98% and ST share is 0% for Balganwan. Population density works out to about 1,150.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
355
Total Population
2,244
Male Population
1,123
Female Population
1,121
Sex Ratio
998.22
Average Household Size
6.32
SC Population
583
SC Male Population
296
SC Female Population
287
SC Population Share
25.98
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balganwan list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
125.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Balganwan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balganwan is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balganwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 159.45 hectares and irrigated land is 149.15 hectares (93.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.0
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
19.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
159.45
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
149.15
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
23.85 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balganwan

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 50%
Uco Bank 1 50%

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
State Bank of India ATM 824205 Gaya Gurua Guraru Near Tvs Showroom Bypass Road, Gurua Near Tvs Showroom Bypass Road, Gurua, Gaya, Bihar, 824205
Uco Bank ATM 824211 Gaya Gurua Kendua Bihar At:- Chandiasthan, Po.- Dariaura Via.:- Sherghati Distt.- Gaya, Gaya, Bihar, 824211

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 Balganwan village located?

Balganwan is in Gurua Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Balganwan village in?

Balganwan village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Balganwan village in?

Balganwan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Balganwan under?

Balganwan comes under Gurua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balganwan?

The Census village code of Balganwan is 255691.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balganwan under?

Balganwan is listed under Dubba Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gurua.

What is the population of Balganwan village?

The village record lists 2,244 people and 355 households for Balganwan.

How many households are in Balganwan village?

The village record lists 355 households for Balganwan.

What is the male and female population of Balganwan?

The record lists 1,123 male residents and 1,121 female residents for Balganwan.

What is the sex ratio of Balganwan village?

The sex ratio of Balganwan is 998.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balganwan village?

The reported geographical area of Balganwan is 195 hectares.

What is the population density of Balganwan village?

The approximate population density of Balganwan is 1,150.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balganwan?

The nearest town listed for Balganwan is Sherghati, about 13 km away.

How far is Balganwan from the district headquarters?

Balganwan is about 45 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balganwan from the sub-district headquarters?

Balganwan is about 8 km from Gurua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balganwan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Balganwan.

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

For Balganwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 159.45 hectares and irrigated land is 149.15 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balganwan. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.