Balua Dew Ray - Jogapatti, Pashchim Champaran
Balua Dew Ray is a village situated in the Jogapatti subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jogapatti and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Baluwa Bhawanipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balua Dew Ray village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balua Dew Ray is 217097. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.3 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Bettiah is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Balua Dew Ray village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Balua Dew Ray
According to the 2011 Census, Balua Dew Ray village had a total population of 600 people, including 321 males and 279 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.49%, with male literacy at 51.75% and female literacy at 36.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 413.
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 Population | 600 | 321 | 279 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 119 | 64 | 55 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 413 | 223 | 190 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 214 | 133 | 81 |
| Illiterate Population | 386 | 188 | 198 |
Nearby Villages of Balua Dew Ray
Balua Dew Ray is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Balua Dew Ray
Balua Dew Ray is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bettiah to Balua Dew Ray is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balua Dew Ray
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balua Dew Ray village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Balua Dew Ray
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balua Dew Ray village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Balua Dew Ray
Where is Balua Dew Ray located?
Balua Dew Ray village is located in Jogapatti Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balua Dew Ray?
The Gram Panchayat of Balua Dew Ray is Baluwa Bhawanipur.
What is the pincode of Balua Dew Ray?
The pincode of Balua Dew Ray is 845451.
What is the population of Balua Dew Ray?
Balua Dew Ray had a total population of 600, including 321 males and 279 females.
How many households are there in Balua Dew Ray?
Balua Dew Ray had 104 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balua Dew Ray?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balua Dew Ray was 44.49%. Male literacy was 51.75% and female literacy was 36.16%.