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Balkahwa Village

Balkahwa is an inhabited village in Sidhaw Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216094, the Census 2011 record lists 1,599 people in 297 households and the reported area is 110.9 hectares. The local references include Beirathi Bariarwa Gram Panchayat, Sidhaw CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bagha at about 24 km.

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Quick answer: Balkahwa is a village in Sidhaw Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216094 and 1,599 people in 297 households.
Village Code216094
Population1,599
Households297
Area110.9 hectares
Nearest TownBagha

Key Village Facts

Village
Balkahwa
Census Village Code
216094
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
Beirathi Bariarwa
Households
297
Population
1,599
Male Population
814
Female Population
785
Sex Ratio
964.37
Area
110.9 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Balkahwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,599 people, 110.9 hectares of reported area and Bagha as the nearest town reference for Balkahwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
BlockSidhaw
CD BlockSidhaw
Gram PanchayatBeirathi Bariarwa
  • Balkahwa falls under Sidhaw Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216094.
  • The record lists 1,599 people living in 297 households.
  • The reported village area is 110.9 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,441.84 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share13.88%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share5.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balkahwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216094, Beirathi Bariarwa Gram Panchayat and Sidhaw CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01013
Village Census Code
216094
CD Block Code
0001
Gram Panchayat Code
0015
CD Block Name
Sidhaw
Gram Panchayat Name
Beirathi Bariarwa

Location and Distance

Bagha is the nearest town listed for Balkahwa, about 24 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 79 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sidhaw
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
79 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bagha
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
110.9 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,599 people in 297 households, with 814 male residents and 785 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 3.38% and ST share is 13.88% for Balkahwa. Population density works out to about 1,441.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
297
Total Population
1,599
Male Population
814
Female Population
785
Sex Ratio
964.37
Average Household Size
5.38
SC Population
54
SC Male Population
28
SC Female Population
26
SC Population Share
3.38
ST Population
222
ST Male Population
111
ST Female Population
111
ST Population Share
13.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balkahwa 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 Balkahwa 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balkahwa 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
Animal Cart
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 Balkahwa include self-help groups, 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balkahwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86.2 hectares and irrigated land is 4.9 hectares (5.7% 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
21.7
Net Area Sown In Hectares
86.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
81.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.9
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.1 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balkahwa village located?

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

Which district is Balkahwa village in?

Balkahwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Balkahwa village in?

Balkahwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Balkahwa under?

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

What is the Census village code of Balkahwa?

The Census village code of Balkahwa is 216094.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balkahwa under?

Balkahwa is listed under Beirathi Bariarwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sidhaw.

What is the population of Balkahwa village?

The village record lists 1,599 people and 297 households for Balkahwa.

How many households are in Balkahwa village?

The village record lists 297 households for Balkahwa.

What is the male and female population of Balkahwa?

The record lists 814 male residents and 785 female residents for Balkahwa.

What is the sex ratio of Balkahwa village?

The sex ratio of Balkahwa is 964.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balkahwa village?

The reported geographical area of Balkahwa is 110.9 hectares.

What is the population density of Balkahwa village?

The approximate population density of Balkahwa is 1,441.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balkahwa?

The nearest town listed for Balkahwa is Bagha, about 24 km away.

How far is Balkahwa from the district headquarters?

Balkahwa is about 79 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balkahwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Balkahwa is about 32 km from Sidhaw, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balkahwa?

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

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

For Balkahwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86.2 hectares and irrigated land is 4.9 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.