Where is Balwal village located?
Balwal is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
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.
Village Code216461
Population872
Households169
Area267.2 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
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
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.
- 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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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 Density326.35 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.16 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.69%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share86.47%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.