Balua - Guthani, Siwan

Balua is a village situated in the Guthani subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guthani and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Balua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balua is 232256. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 841435 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Balua

As per Census 2011, Balua village has a total population of 4,001 people, consisting of 2,028 males and 1,973 females. The village has 682 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 667 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,358 literate and 1,643 illiterate residents. Additionally, 301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 107 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balua are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balua

Balua 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 Balua

Balua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Turtipar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Balua is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Balua is about 40 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 Balua

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

Health Facilities in Balua

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

FAQs about Balua