Balwa - Supaul

Balwa is a village situated in the Supaul subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from Supaul, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Balwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balwa is 221312. The village covers a total geographical area of 612 hectares and falls under the 852134 pincode. Supual is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Balwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Supaul Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Balwa

According to the 2011 Census, Balwa village had a total population of 1,662 people, including 896 males and 766 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.34%, with male literacy at 65.01% and female literacy at 38.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Balwa

Balwa 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 Balwa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Balwa. The nearest railway station is Supaul, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Supual to Balwa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Balwa is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balwa

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

Health Facilities in Balwa

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

FAQs about Balwa