Balaura - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Balaura is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sohsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaura is 216309. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Balaura

According to the 2011 Census, Balaura village had a total population of 831 people, including 426 males and 405 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.05%, with male literacy at 69.79% and female literacy at 38.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 590, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Balaura

Balaura 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 Balaura

Balaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Balaura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Balaura is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balaura

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

Health Facilities in Balaura

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

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