Balihar - Suryapura, Rohtas

Balihar is a village situated in the Suryapura subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suryapura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Balihar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balihar is 251108. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 802221 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Balihar

As per Census 2011, Balihar village has a total population of 4,369 people, consisting of 2,289 males and 2,080 females. The village has 709 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 793 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,161 literate and 2,208 illiterate residents. Additionally, 720 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balihar

Balihar 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 Balihar

Balihar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Balihar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Balihar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balihar

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

Health Facilities in Balihar

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

FAQs about Balihar