Indian Village Directory

Balhara Village

Balhara is an inhabited village in Dhanwar Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 350891, the Census 2011 record lists 2,310 people in 302 households and the reported area is 450.33 hectares. The local references include Balhara Gram Panchayat, Dhanwar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 64 km.

In short:

Balhara is a village in Dhanwar Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 350891 and 2,310 people in 302 households.

Village Code350891
Population2,310
Households302
Area450.33 hectares

Detailed village profile

Balhara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,310 people, 450.33 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Balhara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Giridih
Sub-district Dhanwar
CD Block Dhanwar
Gram Panchayat BALHARA
  • Balhara falls under Dhanwar Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 350891.
  • The record lists 2,310 people living in 302 households.
  • The reported village area is 450.33 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Giridih.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Balhara
Census Village Code
350891
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Giridih
District Census Code
349
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhanwar
Sub-district Census Code
02535
CD Block
Dhanwar
Gram Panchayat
Balhara
Households
302
Population
2,310
Male Population
1,186
Female Population
1,124
Sex Ratio
947.72
Area
450.33 hectares
Area
4.5 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825418
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 512.96 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.65 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 9.96% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 7.75% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 7.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balhara in the official administrative record. Census village code 350891, Balhara Gram Panchayat and Dhanwar CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
349
Sub-district Census Code
02535
Village Census Code
350891
CD Block Code
0041
CD Block Name
Dhanwar
Gram Panchayat Name
Balhara

Location and Distance

Giridih is the nearest town listed for Balhara, about 64 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 64 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhanwar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Giridih
Distance from District Headquarter
64 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
64 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand, Ranchi
Distance within State/UT
220 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Bihar
Total Geographical Area
450.33 hectares
Area
4.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,310 people in 302 households, with 1,186 male residents and 1,124 female residents. The average household size is 7.65, and SC share is 9.96% and ST share is 7.75% for Balhara. Population density works out to about 512.96 people per sq km.

Total Households
302
Total Population
2,310
Male Population
1,186
Female Population
1,124
Sex Ratio
947.72
Average Household Size
7.65
SC Population
230
SC Male Population
126
SC Female Population
104
SC Population Share
9.96
ST Population
179
ST Male Population
94
ST Female Population
85
ST Population Share
7.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balhara list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balhara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
4
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balhara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.21 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.91 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balhara 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balhara is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 8 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balhara show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 79.77 hectares and irrigated land is 5.91 hectares (7.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
114.2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.44
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
87.56 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.18 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14.57 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
121.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
79.77
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
450.33 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.91
Canals Area In Hectares
4 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
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balhara

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 825418 Giridih Giridih Giridih (Nagar Parishad) Giridih Jharkhand Arkhango Bazar Opp Sbi Branch, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825418

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

Where is Balhara village located?

Balhara is in Dhanwar Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Balhara village in?

Balhara village is in Giridih district.

Which state is Balhara village in?

Balhara village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Balhara under?

Balhara comes under Dhanwar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balhara?

The Census village code of Balhara is 350891.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balhara under?

Balhara is listed under BALHARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhanwar.

What is the population of Balhara village?

The village record lists 2,310 people and 302 households for Balhara.

How many households are in Balhara village?

The village record lists 302 households for Balhara.

What is the male and female population of Balhara?

The record lists 1,186 male residents and 1,124 female residents for Balhara.

What is the sex ratio of Balhara village?

The sex ratio of Balhara is 947.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balhara village?

The reported geographical area of Balhara is 450.33 hectares.

What is the population density of Balhara village?

The approximate population density of Balhara is 512.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balhara?

The nearest town listed for Balhara is Giridih, about 64 km away.

How far is Balhara from the district headquarters?

Balhara is about 64 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balhara from the sub-district headquarters?

Balhara is about 15 km from Dhanwar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balhara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Balhara.

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

For Balhara, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 79.77 hectares and irrigated land is 5.91 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balhara?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balhara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.