Baluwa - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Baluwa is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Hata and around 58 km from Kushinagar. Baluwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baluwa is 188783. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.95 hectares and falls under the 274802 pincode. Gkp is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Baluwa 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 Ramkola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kushi Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baluwa

According to the 2011 Census, Baluwa village had a total population of 2,249 people, including 1,175 males and 1,074 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.70%, with male literacy at 86.64% and female literacy at 63.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448.

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

Nearby Villages of Baluwa

Baluwa 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 Baluwa

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Baluwa. The nearest railway station is Mahuawa Khurd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gkp to Baluwa is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Baluwa is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baluwa

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

Health Facilities in Baluwa

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

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