Kalhua - Baniapur, Saran

Kalhua is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sahajitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalhua is 233133. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 841422 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kalhua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baniapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalhua

According to the 2011 Census, Kalhua village had a total population of 2,545 people, including 1,267 males and 1,278 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.06%, with male literacy at 80.38% and female literacy at 59.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 470.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalhua

Kalhua 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 Kalhua

Kalhua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunrajpur Dhama, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Kalhua is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Kalhua 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 Kalhua

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

Health Facilities in Kalhua

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

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