Indian Village Directory

Balwal Village

Balwal is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216461, the Census 2011 record lists 872 people in 169 households and the reported area is 267.2 hectares. The local references include Domat Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 23 km.

In short:

Balwal is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216461 and 872 people in 169 households.

Village Code216461
Population872
Households169
Area267.2 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Balwal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 872 people, 267.2 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Balwal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Gaunaha
CD Block Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Domat
  • Balwal falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216461.
  • The record lists 872 people living in 169 households.
  • The reported village area is 267.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Balwal
Census Village Code
216461
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaunaha
Sub-district Census Code
01015
CD Block
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat
Domat
Households
169
Population
872
Male Population
453
Female Population
419
Sex Ratio
924.94
Area
267.2 hectares
Area
2.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
23 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 326.35 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.69% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 86.47% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balwal in the official administrative record. Census village code 216461, Domat Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01015
Village Census Code
216461
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Domat

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Balwal, about 23 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 67 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaunaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
67 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
23 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
267.2 hectares
Area
2.67 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 872 people in 169 households, with 453 male residents and 419 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 0.69% and ST share is 86.47% for Balwal. Population density works out to about 326.35 people per sq km.

Total Households
169
Total Population
872
Male Population
453
Female Population
419
Sex Ratio
924.94
Average Household Size
5.16
SC Population
6
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
0.69
ST Population
754
ST Male Population
385
ST Female Population
369
ST Population Share
86.47
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balwal list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

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
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balwal 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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service rows include banking status, PDS, Anganwadi, SHG, market and community facilities reported for Balwal.

Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balwal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 131 hectares and irrigated land is 131 hectares (100% 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
40.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
45 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
24 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
19 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
131.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
131.0
Waterfall Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
71 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
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balwal village located?

Balwal is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Balwal village in?

Balwal village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Balwal village in?

Balwal village is in Bihar.

Which block is Balwal under?

Balwal comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balwal?

The Census village code of Balwal is 216461.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balwal under?

Balwal is listed under Domat Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.

What is the population of Balwal village?

The village record lists 872 people and 169 households for Balwal.

How many households are in Balwal village?

The village record lists 169 households for Balwal.

What is the male and female population of Balwal?

The record lists 453 male residents and 419 female residents for Balwal.

What is the sex ratio of Balwal village?

The sex ratio of Balwal is 924.94 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balwal village?

The reported geographical area of Balwal is 267.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Balwal village?

The approximate population density of Balwal is 326.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balwal?

The nearest town listed for Balwal is Narkatiyaganj, about 23 km away.

How far is Balwal from the district headquarters?

Balwal is about 67 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balwal from the sub-district headquarters?

Balwal is about 27 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balwal?

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

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

For Balwal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 131 hectares and irrigated land is 131 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.