Balaur - Silao, Nalanda

Balaur is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Barakar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balaur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaur is 245106. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 803117 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Balaur

According to the 2011 Census, Balaur village had a total population of 1,374 people, including 695 males and 679 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.70%, with male literacy at 67.97% and female literacy at 47.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Balaur

Balaur 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 Balaur

Balaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karahdih Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Balaur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Balaur is about 20 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 Balaur

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

Health Facilities in Balaur

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

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