Balua

Balua is a village located in Barhampur subdivision of Buxar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Barhampur (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Buxar. As per 2009 stats, Bairia is the gram panchayat of Balua village.

Balua has its own place in the vibrant Buxar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Balua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balua is 247983. The village spans a total geographical area of 114 hectares. Dumraon is nearest town to Balua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Balua

Below is a concise population overview of Balua as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,193 1,579 1,614
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 642 330 312
Scheduled Castes (SC) 638 333 305
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 172 90 82
Literate Population 1,524 950 574
Illiterate Population 1,669 629 1,040

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balua village:

  • The total population of Balua village is around 3,193, including approximately 1,579 males and 1,614 females, with a sex ratio of 1022 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 642 children aged 0–6 years in Balua village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balua village has 638 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 172 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Balua village is about 47.73%, with male literacy at 60.16% and female literacy at 35.56%.
  • There are around 523 households in Balua village.

Connectivity of Balua

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balua. As per the 2011 stats, Balua had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Balua

Knowing the nearby villages of Balua helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balua.

Garhatha Kalan Bojhwalia Jogia Gayghat Nandpur Chaube Chak Bairia Panrepur Udhaura Parnahi Dallupur

Frequently Asked Questions about Balua

Where is Balua located?
Balua village is situated in Barhampur Subdivision, within the Buxar district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balua?
The Gram Panchayat of Balua is Bairia (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Balua as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balua is 3,193, with 1,579 males and 1,614 females.
How many households are there in Balua as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balua village has a total of 523 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balua as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balua is 47.73%. The male literacy rate is 60.16%, while the female literacy rate is 35.56%.