Balmha - Daudnagar, Aurangabad

Balmha is a village situated in the Daudnagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daudnagar and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kanap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balmha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balmha is 252700. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 824143 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Balmha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balmha

According to the 2011 Census, Balmha village had a total population of 2,405 people, including 1,283 males and 1,122 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.77%, with male literacy at 84.74% and female literacy at 61.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500.

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

Nearby Villages of Balmha

Balmha 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 Balmha

Balmha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghoi Kusa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Balmha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Balmha is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balmha

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

Health Facilities in Balmha

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

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