Where is Balkoa village located?
Balkoa is in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balkoa Village
Balkoa is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257122, the Census 2011 record lists 652 people in 125 households and the reported area is 106 hectares. The local references include Laru Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bodhgaya at about 12 km.
Village Code257122
Population652
Households125
Area106 hectares
Nearest TownBodhgaya
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balkoa
- Census Village Code
- 257122
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Gaya
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Mohanpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01509
- CD Block
- Mohanpur
- Gram Panchayat
- Laru
- Households
- 125
- Population
- 652
- Male Population
- 324
- Female Population
- 328
- Sex Ratio
- 1,012.35
- Area
- 106 hectares
- Area
- 1.06 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bodhgaya
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Balkoa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 652 people, 106 hectares of reported area and Bodhgaya as the nearest town reference for Balkoa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balkoa falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 257122.
- The record lists 652 people living in 125 households.
- The reported village area is 106 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bodhgaya.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density615.09 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.22 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share38.5%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share83.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balkoa in the official administrative record. Census village code 257122, Laru Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01509
- Village Census Code
- 257122
- CD Block Code
- 0497
- CD Block Name
- Mohanpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Laru
Location and Distance
Bodhgaya is the nearest town listed for Balkoa, about 12 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Mohanpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Gaya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bodhgaya
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bodhgaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 12 km
- Nearest Town
- Bodhgaya
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 106 hectares
- Area
- 1.06 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 652 people in 125 households, with 324 male residents and 328 female residents. The average household size is 5.22, and SC share is 38.5% and ST share is 0% for Balkoa. Population density works out to about 615.09 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 125
- Total Population
- 652
- Male Population
- 324
- Female Population
- 328
- Sex Ratio
- 1,012.35
- Average Household Size
- 5.22
- SC Population
- 251
- SC Male Population
- 119
- SC Female Population
- 132
- SC Population Share
- 38.5
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balkoa list 1 private primary school, 1 private middle school and 1 private secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balkoa 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 10.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balkoa include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balkoa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balkoa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100.3 hectares and irrigated land is 83.5 hectares (83.3% 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
- 5.7
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 100.3
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 16.8 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 83.5
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 12.7 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 60.7 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Balkoa village in?
Balkoa village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Balkoa village in?
Balkoa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Balkoa under?
Balkoa comes under Mohanpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balkoa?
The Census village code of Balkoa is 257122.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balkoa under?
Balkoa is listed under LARU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.
What is the population of Balkoa village?
The village record lists 652 people and 125 households for Balkoa.
How many households are in Balkoa village?
The village record lists 125 households for Balkoa.
What is the male and female population of Balkoa?
The record lists 324 male residents and 328 female residents for Balkoa.
What is the sex ratio of Balkoa village?
The sex ratio of Balkoa is 1,012.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balkoa village?
The reported geographical area of Balkoa is 106 hectares.
What is the population density of Balkoa village?
The approximate population density of Balkoa is 615.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balkoa?
The nearest town listed for Balkoa is Bodhgaya, about 12 km away.
How far is Balkoa from the district headquarters?
Balkoa is about 40 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balkoa from the sub-district headquarters?
Balkoa is about 12 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balkoa?
The village facility record lists 1 private primary school, 1 private middle school and 1 private secondary school for Balkoa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balkoa?
For Balkoa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100.3 hectares and irrigated land is 83.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balkoa.