Balkudia - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Balkudia is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Balkudia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balkudia is 188471. The village covers a total geographical area of 701.12 hectares and falls under the 274307 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Balkudia 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 Padrauna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kushi Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balkudia

According to the 2011 Census, Balkudia village had a total population of 4,822 people, including 2,429 males and 2,393 females, living in 766 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.09%, with male literacy at 72.90% and female literacy at 45.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 953, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Balkudia

Balkudia 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 Balkudia

Balkudia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barharagani, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Balkudia is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Balkudia is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balkudia

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

Health Facilities in Balkudia

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

FAQs about Balkudia