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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balaura

As per Census 2011, Balaura village has a total population of 831 people, consisting of 426 males and 405 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 590 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balaura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population831426405
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1778592
Scheduled Castes (SC)590304286
Scheduled Tribes (ST)322012
Literate Population360238122
Illiterate Population471188283

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ghor PakriSouth1.17 km
ShivpurwaWest1.48 km
LakhankhorNorth1.51 km
ChainpurSouth-West1.86 km
SemriNorth-West1.90 km
EkdarwaNorth-East1.94 km
SohsaNorth2.37 km
BarniharSouth-East2.50 km
CharihaniEast2.51 km
PurandarpurSouth-West2.62 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Balaura

Where is Balaura located?

Balaura village is located in Ramnagar Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balaura?

The Gram Panchayat of Balaura is Sohsa.

What is the pincode of Balaura?

The pincode of Balaura is 845106.

What is the population of Balaura?

Balaura has a total population of 831, including 426 males and 405 females.

How many households are there in Balaura?

There are 157 households in Balaura.

What is the literacy rate in Balaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balaura is 43.32%. Male literacy is 55.87% and female literacy is 30.12%.