Balha - Kanti, Muzaffarpur

Balha is a village situated in the Kanti subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanti and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Sherukahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balha is 228656. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.6 hectares and falls under the 843109 pincode. Kanti is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Balha

According to the 2011 Census, Balha village had a total population of 516 people, including 274 males and 242 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.11%, with male literacy at 86.01% and female literacy at 79.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population516274242
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603129
Scheduled Castes (SC)1608971
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population379209170
Illiterate Population1376572

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HardaspurNorth-West0.66 km
AlahdadpurEast0.76 km
SerukahiSouth-West0.83 km
BheriahiNorth1.00 km
KabilpurSouth1.30 km
Manpura KantiNorth-West1.40 km
Basantpur KantiNorth-East1.72 km
Muhammadpur KantiSouth-West1.72 km
Arara Urf Harpur HariWest1.76 km
BhagwanpurNorth2.00 km

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 Kanti, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanti to Balha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Balha is about 15 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Balha

Where is Balha located?

Balha village is located in Kanti Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Balha?

The Gram Panchayat of Balha is Sherukahi.

What is the pincode of Balha?

The pincode of Balha is 843109.

What is the population of Balha?

Balha had a total population of 516, including 274 males and 242 females.

How many households are there in Balha?

Balha had 120 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balha was 83.11%. Male literacy was 86.01% and female literacy was 79.81%.