Balua - Maner, Patna

Balua is a village situated in the Maner subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maner and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Baluwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balua is 245216. The village covers a total geographical area of 751 hectares and falls under the 801108 pincode. Maner is the nearest town, located about 8.5 km away.

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

Population of Balua

As per Census 2011, Balua village has a total population of 5,143 people, consisting of 2,754 males and 2,389 females. The village has 862 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 834 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,991 literate and 2,152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 879 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balua

Balua 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 Balua

Balua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gandhi Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maner to Balua is about 8.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Balua is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balua

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

Health Facilities in Balua

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

FAQs about Balua