Bal - Ekma, Saran

Bal is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Nawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bal is 233296. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 841204 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Bal

According to the 2011 Census, Bal village had a total population of 2,278 people, including 1,150 males and 1,128 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.68%, with male literacy at 83.59% and female literacy at 57.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Bal

Bal 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 Bal

Bal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chainwa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Bal is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Bal is about 38 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 Bal

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

Health Facilities in Bal

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

FAQs about Bal