Baltara - Gogri, Khagaria

Baltara is a village situated in the Gogri subdivision of Khagaria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gogri and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Khagaria. Baltara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baltara is 238706. The village covers a total geographical area of 1105 hectares and falls under the 851201 pincode. Gogari Jamalpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Baltara

According to the 2011 Census, Baltara village had a total population of 9,296 people, including 4,921 males and 4,375 females, living in 1,977 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.10%, with male literacy at 72.86% and female literacy at 56.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 652, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Baltara

Baltara 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 Baltara

Baltara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gouchhari, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gogari Jamalpur to Baltara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khagaria to Baltara is about 36 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 Baltara

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

Health Facilities in Baltara

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

FAQs about Baltara