Balaha - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Balaha is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Kariyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaha is 236425. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Balaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rosera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Samastipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balaha

According to the 2011 Census, Balaha village had a total population of 1,003 people, including 520 males and 483 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.34%, with male literacy at 79.24% and female literacy at 63.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Balaha

Balaha 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 Balaha

Balaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Angar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Balaha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Balaha is about 29 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 Balaha

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

Health Facilities in Balaha

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

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