Balra - Barauli, Gopalganj

Balra is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Hasanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balra is 231076. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Balra

According to the 2011 Census, Balra village had a total population of 3,758 people, including 1,909 males and 1,849 females, living in 654 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.90%, with male literacy at 73.72% and female literacy at 49.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Balra

Balra 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 Balra

Balra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sher, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Balra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Balra is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balra

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

Health Facilities in Balra

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

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