Bhalua - Sirdala, Nawada

Bhalua is a village situated in the Sirdala subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirdala and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Chaubey serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalua is 258336. The village covers a total geographical area of 245 hectares and falls under the 805127 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Bhalua

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalua village had a total population of 2,433 people, including 1,240 males and 1,193 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.10%, with male literacy at 62.89% and female literacy at 37.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,021.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalua

Bhalua 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 Bhalua

Bhalua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dilwa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Bhalua is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Bhalua is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalua

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

Health Facilities in Bhalua

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

FAQs about Bhalua