Balthi - Madhepur, Madhubani

Balthi is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Barsam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balthi is 220893. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.2 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Balthi

According to the 2011 Census, Balthi village had a total population of 2,763 people, including 1,458 males and 1,305 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.05%, with male literacy at 44.75% and female literacy at 18.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 719.

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

Nearby Villages of Balthi

Balthi 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 Balthi

Balthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Balthi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Balthi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balthi

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

Health Facilities in Balthi

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

FAQs about Balthi