Balaha

Balaha is a village located in Kusheshwar Asthan subdivision of Darbhanga district in Bihar, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Kusheshwar Asthan (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter Darbhanga. As per 2009 stats, Masankhon is the gram panchayat of Balaha village.

Balaha has its own place in the vibrant Darbhanga 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 Balaha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balaha is 227854. The village spans a total geographical area of 690 hectares. Darbhanga is nearest town to Balaha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 63km away.

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Population of Balaha

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,889 2,250 2,639
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,165 600 565
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,269 606 663
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 1,931 1,089 842
Illiterate Population 2,958 1,161 1,797

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

  • The total population of Balaha village is around 4,889, including approximately 2,250 males and 2,639 females, with a sex ratio of 1172 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,165 children aged 0–6 years in Balaha village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balaha village has 1,269 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Balaha village is about 39.50%, with male literacy at 48.40% and female literacy at 31.91%.
  • There are around 1,131 households in Balaha village.

Connectivity of Balaha

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

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

Nearby Villages of Balaha

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

Larni Hathra Hathauri Basaul Gothani Lodipur Pirori Maharajpur Darbepur Aso Barhampur

Frequently Asked Questions about Balaha

Where is Balaha located?
Balaha village is situated in Kusheshwar Asthan Subdivision, within the Darbhanga district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balaha?
The Gram Panchayat of Balaha is Masankhon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Balaha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balaha is 4,889, with 2,250 males and 2,639 females.
How many households are there in Balaha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balaha village has a total of 1,131 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balaha as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balaha is 39.50%. The male literacy rate is 48.40%, while the female literacy rate is 31.91%.