Balwa Afgan - Bhatpar Rani, Deoria

Balwa Afgan is a village situated in the Bhatpar Rani tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatpar Rani and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Balua Afgan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balwa Afgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balwa Afgan is 191602. The village covers a total geographical area of 536.57 hectares and falls under the 274201 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Balwa Afgan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatpar rani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Salempur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balwa Afgan

According to the 2011 Census, Balwa Afgan village had a total population of 7,754 people, including 3,661 males and 4,093 females, living in 1,286 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.87%, with male literacy at 72.18% and female literacy at 47.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 648, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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 Afgan

Balwa Afgan 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 Afgan

Balwa Afgan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatni Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Balwa Afgan is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balwa Afgan

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

Health Facilities in Balwa Afgan

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 Afgan village are given below:

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