Balo Chak - Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur

Balo Chak is a village situated in the Dalsinghsarai subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dalsinghsarai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Chak Bahauddin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balo Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balo Chak is 237024. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 848114 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Balo Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ujiarpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Balo Chak

According to the 2011 Census, Balo Chak village had a total population of 2,640 people, including 1,417 males and 1,223 females, living in 526 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.98%, with male literacy at 77.01% and female literacy at 51.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 809, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Balo Chak

Balo Chak 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 Balo Chak

Balo Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basarhia Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Balo Chak is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Balo Chak is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balo Chak

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

Health Facilities in Balo Chak

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

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