Balaha - Utraula, Balrampur

Balaha is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Balaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaha is 173857. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.05 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Balaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Utraula Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balaha

As per Census 2011, Balaha village has a total population of 1,105 people, consisting of 544 males and 561 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 465 literate and 640 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,105544561
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1647094
Scheduled Castes (SC)985345
Literate Population465301164
Illiterate Population640243397

Nearby Villages of Balaha

Balaha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TakhtarwaNorth-East0.99 km
Sahpur ItaiSouth-East1.35 km
JagdevaWest1.41 km
Imilia RajjakNorth-East1.44 km
GaydeehNorth-West1.52 km
ChamaroopurSouth-West1.85 km
Rasoolpur SoorWest2.45 km
Mehmood NagerNorth2.54 km
Nayanager BisunpurSouth2.58 km
RengavaNorth-East2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balaha

Balaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gainjahwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Balaha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Balaha is about 37 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 Balaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Balaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Balaha

Where is Balaha located?

Balaha village is located in Utraula Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balaha?

Balaha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Balaha?

The pincode of Balaha is 271306.

What is the population of Balaha?

Balaha has a total population of 1,105, including 544 males and 561 females.

How many households are there in Balaha?

There are 142 households in Balaha.

What is the literacy rate in Balaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balaha is 42.08%. Male literacy is 55.33% and female literacy is 29.23%.