Balthi - Simri Bakhtiarpur, Saharsa

Balthi is a village situated in the Simri Bakhtiarpur subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Simri Bakhtiarpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Sardiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balthi is 226633. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 852127 pincode. Saharsa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Balthi

According to the 2011 Census, Balthi village had a total population of 3,554 people, including 1,882 males and 1,672 females, living in 712 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.76%, with male literacy at 73.82% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 613.

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

Nearby Villages of Balthi

Balthi 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 Balthi

Balthi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharsa to Balthi is about 20 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 Balthi

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

Health Facilities in Balthi

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

FAQs about Balthi