Balmha village, Daudnagar block | Pincode 824143

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Birendra prasad

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LGD code: 252700
Pincode: 824143
Post office: Daudnagar
Population: 2,405
Households: 351
Literacy rate: 58.8%
Sex ratio: 875 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 901

Census 2011 · in context

How Balmha compares

By population, Balmha ranks #21 of 63 villages in Daudnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

58.8%

+0.3% vs mandal average

Balmha: 58.8%
Daudnagar mandal: 58.5%
Aurangabad district: 57.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

875

−57 vs mandal average

Balmha: 875
Daudnagar mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

6.9

+0.7 vs mandal average

Balmha: 6.9
Daudnagar mandal: 6.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Balmha at a glance

Balmha is a village of 2,405 people in 351 households (Census 2011) in Daudnagar block, Aurangabad district, Bihar, the 21st-largest of 63 villages in Daudnagar block. Literacy is 59%, about the same as the block average of 59% and the sex ratio is 875 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 824143, served by Daudnagar post office; the LGD village code is 252700. The sarpanch is Birendra prasad, and the village votes in Nalanda assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shrawon Kumar. The population is estimated at 2,835 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balmha · this village	2,405	59%	—
Gobardhanpur Kanap · Daudnagar	8,681	59%	—
Ratanpur · Daudnagar	328	72%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balmha

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DAUDNAGAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 47
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Arai
Total area (ha): 272
Irrigated area (ha): 235.89
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Balmha

LGD code: 252700
Pincode: 824143
Post office: Daudnagar
Population (Census 2011): 2,405
Population (projected 2026): 2,835
Households: 351
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 875
Literacy rate: 58.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Nalanda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nalanda
Member of Parliament: Kaushalendra Kumar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shrawon Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Birendra prasad
Block / Mandal: Daudnagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Aurangabad district level

Then & Now

Balmha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,405

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,835

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

351

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

414

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,405Census 2011
Households: 351Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 875 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8352026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4142026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 886NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 90.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Aurangabad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Aurangabad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Aurangabad district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
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People often ask about Balmha

What is the pincode of Balmha?

The pincode of Balmha, Daudnagar block, Aurangabad district, Bihar is 824143. The post office is Daudnagar.

Which post office delivers to Balmha?

Mail for Balmha is delivered through Daudnagar post office, pincode 824143, in Daudnagar block, Aurangabad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balmha located?

Balmha is a village in Daudnagar block of Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Balmha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balmha village has a population of 2,405 across 351 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balmha?

The current sarpanch of Balmha gram panchayat is Birendra prasad.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balmha in?

Balmha falls under the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #29) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balmha in?

Balmha falls under the Nalanda assembly constituency (AC #176) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Balmha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balmha village is 58.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Balmha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balmha village is 875 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balmha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balmha, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Balmha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balmha village is 252700.

How big is Balmha compared to other villages in Daudnagar block?

Balmha ranks 21 of 63 villages in Daudnagar block by Census 2011 population (2,405 residents).

Who is the MLA of Balmha?

Balmha falls under Nalanda assembly constituency (AC 176). The sitting MLA is Shrawon Kumar (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Balmha?

Balmha is in Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kaushalendra Kumar (JD(U)).

What is the population of Balmha in 2026?

Balmha is estimated at 2,835 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,405 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balmha in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Balmha in Aurangabad district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Balmha?

Birendra prasad is the sarpanch of Balmha gram panchayat, Daudnagar block. See the sarpanch list of Daudnagar block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
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