Balgangwa - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Balgangwa is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Laxmipur Rampurwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balgangwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balgangwa is 216000. The village covers a total geographical area of 1388.4 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Balgangwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Balgangwa

As per Census 2011, Balgangwa village has a total population of 3,800 people, consisting of 1,957 males and 1,843 females. The village has 738 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 785 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,282 literate and 2,518 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,339 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 483 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balgangwa

Balgangwa 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 Balgangwa

Balgangwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khada, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Balgangwa is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Balgangwa is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balgangwa

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

Health Facilities in Balgangwa

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

FAQs about Balgangwa