Balthar village, Barachatti block | Pincode 824201

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NATHUN YADAV

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LGD code: 257388
Pincode: 824201
Post office: Barachatti
Population: 1,429
Households: 233
Literacy rate: 46.8%
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 910

Census 2011 · in context

How Balthar compares

By population, Balthar ranks #31 of 158 villages in Barachatti mandal.

Literacy rate

46.8%

−0.7% vs mandal average

Balthar: 46.8%
Barachatti mandal: 47.5%
Gaya district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

926

−41 vs mandal average

Balthar: 926
Barachatti mandal: 967

Household size

people per home

6.1

−0.3 vs mandal average

Balthar: 6.1
Barachatti mandal: 6.4

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

Balthar at a glance

Balthar is a village of 1,429 people in 233 households (Census 2011) in Barachatti block, Gaya district, Bihar, the 31st-largest of 158 villages in Barachatti block. Literacy is 47%, about the same as the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 926 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 824201, served by Barachatti post office; the LGD village code is 257388. The sarpanch is NATHUN YADAV, and the village votes in Mahnar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Umesh Singh Kushwaha. The population is estimated at 1,685 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balthar · this village	1,429	47%	—
Bumer · Barachatti	2,658	46%	—
Sewai · Barachatti	1,824	32%	—
Dhanawan · Barachatti	1,585	63%	—
Bighi · Barachatti	1,394	30%	—
Deuri Dumri · Barachatti	1,227	33%	—
Haraia · Barachatti	767	33%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balthar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GAYA
Distance to nearest town (km): 45
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Bumer
Total area (ha): 288
Irrigated area (ha): 60.99
Forest area (ha): 156.11

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

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Key facts — Balthar

LGD code: 257388
Pincode: 824201
Post office: Barachatti
Population (Census 2011): 1,429
Population (projected 2026): 1,685
Households: 233
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 926
Literacy rate: 46.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hajipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mahnar
Member of Parliament: Chirag Paswan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Umesh Singh Kushwaha
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NATHUN YADAV
Block / Mandal: Barachatti

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 Gaya district level

Then & Now

Balthar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,429

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,685

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

233

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

275

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: 1,429Census 2011
Households: 233Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6852026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2752026 projection
Active job cards: 4,38,816MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,26,541MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 863NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 59.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 44.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 84.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.3%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 · Gaya district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gaya district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gaya 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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September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
wionews.com21h ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandiyesterday
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD Newsyesterday
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview2 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com2 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Balthar

What is the pincode of Balthar?

The pincode of Balthar, Barachatti block, Gaya district, Bihar is 824201. The post office is Barachatti.

Which post office delivers to Balthar?

Mail for Balthar is delivered through Barachatti post office, pincode 824201, in Barachatti block, Gaya district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balthar located?

Balthar is a village in Barachatti block of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Balthar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balthar village has a population of 1,429 across 233 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balthar?

The current sarpanch of Balthar gram panchayat is NATHUN YADAV.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balthar in?

Balthar falls under the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balthar in?

Balthar falls under the Mahnar assembly constituency (AC #129) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Balthar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balthar village is 46.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Balthar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balthar village is 926 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balthar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balthar, 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 Balthar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balthar village is 257388.

How big is Balthar compared to other villages in Barachatti block?

Balthar ranks 31 of 158 villages in Barachatti block by Census 2011 population (1,429 residents).

Who is the MLA of Balthar?

Balthar falls under Mahnar assembly constituency (AC 129). The sitting MLA is Umesh Singh Kushwaha (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Balthar?

Balthar is in Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Chirag Paswan (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Balthar in 2026?

Balthar is estimated at 1,685 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,429 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balthar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Balthar?

NATHUN YADAV is the sarpanch of Balthar gram panchayat, Barachatti block. See the sarpanch list of Barachatti 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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