Indian Village Directory

Bhalua Village

Bhalua is an inhabited village in Nardiganj Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257484, the Census 2011 record lists 1,171 people in 169 households and the reported area is 55 hectares. The local references include Masaurha Gram Panchayat, Nardiganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nawada at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Bhalua is a village in Nardiganj Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257484 and 1,171 people in 169 households.
Village Code257484
Population1,171
Households169
Area55 hectares
Nearest TownNawada

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhalua
Census Village Code
257484
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nardiganj
Sub-district Census Code
01511
CD Block
Nardiganj
Gram Panchayat
Masaurha
Households
169
Population
1,171
Male Population
605
Female Population
566
Sex Ratio
935.54
Area
55 hectares
Area
0.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhalua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,171 people, 55 hectares of reported area and Nawada as the nearest town reference for Bhalua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNawada
CD BlockNardiganj
Gram PanchayatMasaurha
  • Bhalua falls under Nardiganj Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257484.
  • The record lists 1,171 people living in 169 households.
  • The reported village area is 55 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nawada.
  • 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 Density2,129.09 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.93 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share32.71%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhalua in the official administrative record. Census village code 257484, Masaurha Gram Panchayat and Nardiganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01511
Village Census Code
257484
CD Block Code
0499
Gram Panchayat Code
7
CD Block Name
Nardiganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Masaurha

Location and Distance

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

Sub-district Headquarter
Nardiganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nawada
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
55 hectares
Area
0.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,171 people in 169 households, with 605 male residents and 566 female residents. The average household size is 6.93, and SC share is 32.71% and ST share is 0% for Bhalua. Population density works out to about 2,129.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
169
Total Population
1,171
Male Population
605
Female Population
566
Sex Ratio
935.54
Average Household Size
6.93
SC Population
383
SC Male Population
194
SC Female Population
189
SC Population Share
32.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhalua 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 Bhalua include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
26.17 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhalua include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bhalua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 34.5 hectares and irrigated land is 26.17 hectares (75.9% 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
7.94
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.66 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
34.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.33 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.17

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhalua village located?

Bhalua is in Nardiganj Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bhalua village in?

Bhalua village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Bhalua village in?

Bhalua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bhalua under?

Bhalua comes under Nardiganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhalua?

The Census village code of Bhalua is 257484.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bhalua under?

Bhalua is listed under Masaurha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Nardiganj.

What is the population of Bhalua village?

The village record lists 1,171 people and 169 households for Bhalua.

How many households are in Bhalua village?

The village record lists 169 households for Bhalua.

What is the male and female population of Bhalua?

The record lists 605 male residents and 566 female residents for Bhalua.

What is the sex ratio of Bhalua village?

The sex ratio of Bhalua is 935.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhalua village?

The reported geographical area of Bhalua is 55 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhalua village?

The approximate population density of Bhalua is 2,129.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhalua?

The nearest town listed for Bhalua is Nawada, about 20 km away.

How far is Bhalua from the district headquarters?

Bhalua is about 20 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhalua from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhalua is about 8 km from Nardiganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhalua?

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

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

For Bhalua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 34.5 hectares and irrigated land is 26.17 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bhalua.

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.