Balha - Parbatta, Khagaria

Balha is a village situated in the Parbatta subdivision of Khagaria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parbatta and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Khagaria. Kabela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balha is 238779. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 851216 pincode. Gogari Jamalpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Balha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balha

As per Census 2011, Balha village has a total population of 3,332 people, consisting of 1,761 males and 1,571 females. The village has 670 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 586 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,738 literate and 1,594 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balha are given below:

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

Balha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pasraha, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gogari Jamalpur to Balha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khagaria to Balha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. 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:

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