Where is Balha village located?
Balha is in Baikunthpur Block of Gopalganj district in Bihar, India.
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.
Village Code231188
Population1,332
Households179
Area95 hectares
Nearest TownBarauli
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,402.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.44 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.85%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share52%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
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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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.