Indian Village Directory

Balha Village

Balha is an inhabited village in Baikunthpur Block of Gopalganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 231188, the Census 2011 record lists 1,332 people in 179 households and the reported area is 95 hectares. The local references include Gamhari Gram Panchayat, Baikunthpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barauli at about 20 km.

In short:

Balha is a village in Baikunthpur Block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 231188 and 1,332 people in 179 households.

Village Code231188
Population1,332
Households179
Area95 hectares
Nearest TownBarauli

Detailed village profile

Balha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,332 people, 95 hectares of reported area and Barauli as the nearest town reference for Balha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gopalganj
Block Baikunthpur
CD Block Baikunthpur
Gram Panchayat GAMHARI
  • Balha falls under Baikunthpur Block in Gopalganj district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 231188.
  • The record lists 1,332 people living in 179 households.
  • The reported village area is 95 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barauli.
  • 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
Balha
Census Village Code
231188
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gopalganj
District Census Code
217
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Baikunthpur
Sub-district Census Code
01228
CD Block
Baikunthpur
Gram Panchayat
Gamhari
Households
179
Population
1,332
Male Population
707
Female Population
625
Sex Ratio
884.02
Area
95 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Barauli
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
841420
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 1,402.11 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.44 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.85% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 52% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balha in the official administrative record. Census village code 231188, Gamhari Gram Panchayat and Baikunthpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
217
Sub-district Census Code
01228
Village Census Code
231188
CD Block Code
0216
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Baikunthpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Gamhari

Location and Distance

Barauli is the nearest town listed for Balha, about 20 km away. Gopalganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baikunthpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Gopalganj
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barauli
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barauli
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Barauli
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
95 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,332 people in 179 households, with 707 male residents and 625 female residents. The average household size is 7.44, and SC share is 2.85% and ST share is 0% for Balha. Population density works out to about 1,402.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
179
Total Population
1,332
Male Population
707
Female Population
625
Sex Ratio
884.02
Average Household Size
7.44
SC Population
38
SC Male Population
17
SC Female Population
21
SC Population Share
2.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balha 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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
33.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Balha.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

ATM
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 65 hectares and irrigated land is 33.8 hectares (52% 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
27.8
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
65.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
31.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
33.8

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

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 Balha

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 50%
State Bank of India 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
Central Bank of India ATM 841409 Gopalganj Baikunthpur Dighwa Dubauli Dighwa Dubauli, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841409
State Bank of India CRM 841409 Gopalganj Baikunthpur Dighwa Dak Bunglow Road Dighwa-Dubauli, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841409

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 Balha village located?

Balha is in Baikunthpur Block of Gopalganj district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Balha village in?

Balha village is in Gopalganj district.

Which state is Balha village in?

Balha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Balha under?

Balha comes under Baikunthpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balha?

The Census village code of Balha is 231188.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balha under?

Balha is listed under GAMHARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Baikunthpur.

What is the population of Balha village?

The village record lists 1,332 people and 179 households for Balha.

How many households are in Balha village?

The village record lists 179 households for Balha.

What is the male and female population of Balha?

The record lists 707 male residents and 625 female residents for Balha.

What is the sex ratio of Balha village?

The sex ratio of Balha is 884.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balha village?

The reported geographical area of Balha is 95 hectares.

What is the population density of Balha village?

The approximate population density of Balha is 1,402.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balha?

The nearest town listed for Balha is Barauli, about 20 km away.

How far is Balha from the district headquarters?

Balha is about 55 km from Gopalganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balha from the sub-district headquarters?

Balha is about 8 km from Baikunthpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Balha.

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

For Balha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 65 hectares and irrigated land is 33.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balha. 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.