Bhalua - Masaurhi, Patna

Bhalua is a village situated in the Masaurhi subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Masaurhi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Chapaur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalua is 245835. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 804452 pincode. Masauri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bhalua

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalua village had a total population of 2,665 people, including 1,390 males and 1,275 females, living in 448 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.94%, with male literacy at 79.41% and female literacy at 51.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 997.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalua

Bhalua 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 Bhalua

Bhalua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nadwan, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masauri to Bhalua is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Bhalua is about 25 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 Bhalua

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

Health Facilities in Bhalua

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

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