Balua - Pindra, Varanasi

Balua is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Balua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balua is 208571. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.07 hectares and falls under the 221201 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Balua 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 Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balua

According to the 2011 Census, Balua village had a total population of 3,140 people, including 1,497 males and 1,643 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.31%, with male literacy at 77.95% and female literacy at 57.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,075, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Balua

Balua 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 Balua

Balua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sewapuri, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Balua is about 30 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 Balua

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

Health Facilities in Balua

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

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