Balkahwa - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Balkahwa is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bairati Bariyarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balkahwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balkahwa is 216094. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.9 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Balkahwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balkahwa

According to the 2011 Census, Balkahwa village had a total population of 1,599 people, including 814 males and 785 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.53%, with male literacy at 29.79% and female literacy at 18.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Balkahwa

Balkahwa 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 Balkahwa

Balkahwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Balkahwa is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Balkahwa is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balkahwa

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

Health Facilities in Balkahwa

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

FAQs about Balkahwa