Balua - Forbesganj, Araria

Balua is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Ramai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balua is 221574. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Balua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balua

According to the 2011 Census, Balua village had a total population of 1,332 people, including 675 males and 657 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.18%, with male literacy at 55.56% and female literacy at 40.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 541, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Balua

Balua is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Balua

Public transport in the Balua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simraha, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Balua is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Balua is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balua

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balua village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Balua

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balua village are given below:

FAQs about Balua