Where is Balau village located?
Balau is in Maharajganj Block of Siwan district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balau Village
Balau is an inhabited village in Maharajganj Block of Siwan district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 231852, the Census 2011 record lists 3,170 people in 673 households and the reported area is 249.95 hectares. The local references include Blaua Gram Panchayat, Maharajganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Maharajganj at about 14 km.
Village Code231852
Population3,170
Households673
Area249.95 hectares
Nearest TownMaharajganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balau
- Census Village Code
- 231852
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Siwan
- District Census Code
- 218
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Maharajganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01236
- CD Block
- Maharajganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Blaua
- Households
- 673
- Population
- 3,170
- Male Population
- 1,521
- Female Population
- 1,649
- Sex Ratio
- 1,084.16
- Area
- 249.95 hectares
- Area
- 2.5 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Maharajganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 14 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Balau at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,170 people, 249.95 hectares of reported area and Maharajganj as the nearest town reference for Balau, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balau falls under Maharajganj Block in Siwan district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 231852.
- The record lists 3,170 people living in 673 households.
- The reported village area is 249.95 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Maharajganj.
- 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
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,268.25 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.71 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.49%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.3%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share95%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balau in the official administrative record. Census village code 231852, Blaua Gram Panchayat and Maharajganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 218
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01236
- Village Census Code
- 231852
- CD Block Code
- 0224
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0012
- CD Block Name
- Maharajganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Blaua
Location and Distance
Maharajganj is the nearest town listed for Balau, about 14 km away. Siwan is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Maharajganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11 km
- District Headquarter
- Siwan
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 33 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Maharajganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 14 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Maharajganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 14 km
- Nearest Town
- Maharajganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 14 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 249.95 hectares
- Area
- 2.5 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,170 people in 673 households, with 1,521 male residents and 1,649 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 15.49% and ST share is 2.3% for Balau. Population density works out to about 1,268.25 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 673
- Total Population
- 3,170
- Male Population
- 1,521
- Female Population
- 1,649
- Sex Ratio
- 1,084.16
- Average Household Size
- 4.71
- SC Population
- 491
- SC Male Population
- 245
- SC Female Population
- 246
- SC Population Share
- 15.49
- ST Population
- 73
- ST Male Population
- 36
- ST Female Population
- 37
- ST Population Share
- 2.3
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balau list 1 government primary school and 2 government middle 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
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balau. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balau include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 230 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balau include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Balau include commercial bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- 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 Balau is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 3 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
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balau show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 242 hectares and irrigated land is 230 hectares (95% 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
- 3.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 1.5 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.5 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.95 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 242.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 12 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 230.0
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
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balau
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 13
- Banks in Matched Records
- 7
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 11 | 85% |
| CRM | 2 | 15% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 31% |
| Canara Bank | 2 | 15% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 15% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 15% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 7.7% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 841238 | Siwan | Maharajganj | Maharajganj (Np) | Naya Bazar, Maharajganj Beside Uma Shankar Pd High Sc, Siwan, Bihar, 841238 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 841226 | Siwan | Maharajganj | Maharajganj (Np) | Maharajganj Near Hdfc Branch, Siwan, Bihar, 841226 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 841238 | Siwan | Maharajganj | Maharajganj (Np) | Rajendra Chowk Oversear More Maharajganj, Siwan, Bihar, 841238 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 841238 | Siwan | Maharajganj | Maharajganj (Np) | 0 Hdfcbanklimited, Devendrakumarabhay, Abhaymarket, Abhaymarket, Maharajganj, Siwan841238, Siwan, Bihar, 841238 |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 841238 | Siwan | Maharajganj | Maharajganj (Np) | Rajendra Chowk, Idbi Bank Ltd, at-Sihauta Bazar, Near Honda Agency, Maharajganj, Siwan, Bihar, 841238 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 841238 | Siwan | Maharajganj | Maharajganj (Np) | Maharajganj Sihaula Bazar, Maharajganj, Siwan, Bihar, 841238 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 841238 | Siwan | Maharajganj | Maharajganj (Np) | 0 Oversear More, Rajendra Chowk, Siwan, Bihar, 841238 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 841238 | Siwan | Maharajganj | Maharajganj (Np) | Siwan District, Bihar-841238 Dayanand Market Complex, Purani Bazar, Siwan, Bihar, 841238 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Balau village in?
Balau village is in Siwan district.
Which state is Balau village in?
Balau village is in Bihar.
Which block is Balau under?
Balau comes under Maharajganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balau?
The Census village code of Balau is 231852.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balau under?
Balau is listed under Blaua Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Maharajganj.
What is the population of Balau village?
The village record lists 3,170 people and 673 households for Balau.
How many households are in Balau village?
The village record lists 673 households for Balau.
What is the male and female population of Balau?
The record lists 1,521 male residents and 1,649 female residents for Balau.
What is the sex ratio of Balau village?
The sex ratio of Balau is 1,084.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balau village?
The reported geographical area of Balau is 249.95 hectares.
What is the population density of Balau village?
The approximate population density of Balau is 1,268.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balau?
The nearest town listed for Balau is Maharajganj, about 14 km away.
How far is Balau from the district headquarters?
Balau is about 33 km from Siwan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balau from the sub-district headquarters?
Balau is about 11 km from Maharajganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balau?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 2 government middle schools for Balau.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balau?
For Balau, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 242 hectares and irrigated land is 230 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balau?
The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balau. These records include 7 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.