Balha - Barauli, Gopalganj

Balha is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bagegi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balha is 231064. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.4 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Balha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balha

According to the 2011 Census, Balha village had a total population of 4,187 people, including 2,138 males and 2,049 females, living in 632 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.68%, with male literacy at 71.90% and female literacy at 48.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299.

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

Nearby Villages of Balha

Balha 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 Balha

Public transport in the Balha is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sher, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Balha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Balha is about 16 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 Balha

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

Health Facilities in Balha

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

FAQs about Balha