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

According to the 2011 Census, Balaha village had a total population of 1,105 people, including 544 males and 561 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.42%, with male literacy at 63.50% and female literacy at 35.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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