Indian Village Directory

Balgangwa Village

Balgangwa is an inhabited village in Sidhaw Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216000, the Census 2011 record lists 3,800 people in 738 households and the reported area is 1,388.4 hectares. The local references include Laxmipur Rampurwa Gram Panchayat, Sidhaw CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bagha at about 38 km.

In short:

Balgangwa is a village in Sidhaw Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216000 and 3,800 people in 738 households.

Village Code216000
Population3,800
Households738
Area1,388.4 hectares
Nearest TownBagha

Detailed village profile

Balgangwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,800 people, 1,388.4 hectares of reported area and Bagha as the nearest town reference for Balgangwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Sidhaw
CD Block Sidhaw
Gram Panchayat Laxmipur rampurwa
  • Balgangwa falls under Sidhaw Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216000.
  • The record lists 3,800 people living in 738 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,388.4 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bagha.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Balgangwa
Census Village Code
216000
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sidhaw
Sub-district Census Code
01013
CD Block
Sidhaw
Gram Panchayat
Laxmipur Rampurwa
Households
738
Population
3,800
Male Population
1,957
Female Population
1,843
Sex Ratio
941.75
Area
1,388.4 hectares
Area
13.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Nearest Town Distance
38 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 273.7 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.15 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 35.24% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 12.71% 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 Balgangwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216000, Laxmipur Rampurwa Gram Panchayat and Sidhaw CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01013
Village Census Code
216000
CD Block Code
0001
Gram Panchayat Code
0022
CD Block Name
Sidhaw
Gram Panchayat Name
Laxmipur Rampurwa

Location and Distance

Bagha is the nearest town listed for Balgangwa, about 38 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 102 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sidhaw
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
38 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
102 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
38 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bagha
Distance within State/UT
38 km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Town
38 km
Total Geographical Area
1,388.4 hectares
Area
13.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,800 people in 738 households, with 1,957 male residents and 1,843 female residents. The average household size is 5.15, and SC share is 35.24% and ST share is 12.71% for Balgangwa. Population density works out to about 273.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
738
Total Population
3,800
Male Population
1,957
Female Population
1,843
Sex Ratio
941.75
Average Household Size
5.15
SC Population
1,339
SC Male Population
672
SC Female Population
667
SC Population Share
35.24
ST Population
483
ST Male Population
247
ST Female Population
236
ST Population Share
12.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balgangwa list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balgangwa include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1,229.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balgangwa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balgangwa include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balgangwa is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balgangwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 76 hectares and irrigated land is 76 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
82.9
Net Area Sown In Hectares
76.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
76.0
Canals Area In Hectares
76 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balgangwa village located?

Balgangwa is in Sidhaw Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Balgangwa village in?

Balgangwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Balgangwa village in?

Balgangwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Balgangwa under?

Balgangwa comes under Sidhaw Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balgangwa?

The Census village code of Balgangwa is 216000.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balgangwa under?

Balgangwa is listed under Laxmipur rampurwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sidhaw.

What is the population of Balgangwa village?

The village record lists 3,800 people and 738 households for Balgangwa.

How many households are in Balgangwa village?

The village record lists 738 households for Balgangwa.

What is the male and female population of Balgangwa?

The record lists 1,957 male residents and 1,843 female residents for Balgangwa.

What is the sex ratio of Balgangwa village?

The sex ratio of Balgangwa is 941.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balgangwa village?

The reported geographical area of Balgangwa is 1,388.4 hectares.

What is the population density of Balgangwa village?

The approximate population density of Balgangwa is 273.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balgangwa?

The nearest town listed for Balgangwa is Bagha, about 38 km away.

How far is Balgangwa from the district headquarters?

Balgangwa is about 102 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balgangwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Balgangwa is about 38 km from Sidhaw, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balgangwa?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Balgangwa.

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

For Balgangwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 76 hectares and irrigated land is 76 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.