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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Balgangwa

According to the 2011 Census, Balgangwa village had a total population of 3,800 people, including 1,957 males and 1,843 females, living in 738 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.52%, with male literacy at 52.04% and female literacy at 32.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 483.

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

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