Baldih - Daraundha, Siwan

Baldih is a village situated in the Daraundha subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daraundha and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Marasra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baldih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baldih is 232665. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 841226 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Baldih

According to the 2011 Census, Baldih village had a total population of 1,343 people, including 625 males and 718 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,149 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.53%, with male literacy at 87.28% and female literacy at 63.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Baldih

Baldih 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 Baldih

Baldih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chainwa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Baldih is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Baldih is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baldih

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

Health Facilities in Baldih

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

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