Balhampur - Simri Bakhtiarpur, Saharsa

Balhampur is a village situated in the Simri Bakhtiarpur subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Simri Bakhtiarpur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Raipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balhampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balhampur is 226631. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 852127 pincode. Saharsa is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Balhampur

As per Census 2011, Balhampur village has a total population of 3,803 people, consisting of 1,992 males and 1,811 females. The village has 722 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 779 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,614 literate and 2,189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 354 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balhampur

Balhampur 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 Balhampur

Balhampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baba Raghuni Halt Dwarika, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharsa to Balhampur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balhampur

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

Health Facilities in Balhampur

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

FAQs about Balhampur