Balha village, Barauli block | Pincode 841405

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LGD code: 231064
Pincode: 841405
Post office: Barauli (Gopalganj)
Population: 4,187
Households: 632
Literacy rate: 50.1%
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,144

Census 2011 · in context

How Balha compares

By population, Balha ranks #16 of 80 villages in Barauli mandal.

Literacy rate

50.1%

−0.6% vs mandal average

Balha: 50.1%
Barauli mandal: 50.7%
Gopalganj district: 54.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

958

−65 vs mandal average

Balha: 958
Barauli mandal: 1,023

Household size

people per home

6.6

+0.7 vs mandal average

Balha: 6.6
Barauli mandal: 5.9

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

Balha at a glance

Balha is a village of 4,187 people in 632 households (Census 2011) in Barauli block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, the 16th-largest of 80 villages in Barauli block. Literacy is 50%, about the same as the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 958 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841405, served by Barauli (Gopalganj) post office; the LGD village code is 231064. The village votes in Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Kumar Mandal. The population is estimated at 4,936 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balha · this village	4,187	50%	—
Bagheji · Barauli	4,011	54%	—
Pachrukhiya · Barauli	2,002	53%	—
Rampur · Barauli	1,638	54%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balha

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): 1
Power hours (winter): 1
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 2
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: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BARAULI
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 16
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BAGHEJI
Total area (ha): 201.4
Irrigated area (ha): 106.15
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Balha

LGD code: 231064
Pincode: 841405
Post office: Barauli (Gopalganj)
Population (Census 2011): 4,187
Population (projected 2026): 4,936
Households: 632
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 958
Literacy rate: 50.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Darbhanga Rural
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Kumar Mandal
Block / Mandal: Barauli

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 Gopalganj district level

Then & Now

Balha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,187

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,936

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

632

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

745

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: 4,187Census 2011
Households: 632Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,9362026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7452026 projection
Active job cards: 1,25,511MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 67,029MGNREGA · 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: 943NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 60.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 53.8%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 · Gopalganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gopalganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gopalganj 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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News from Gopalganj & Bihar

Recent reporting about this district and state, from the press. Headlines link to the publisher.

Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India15h ago
Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary
ThePrint18h ago
Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites
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Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience
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Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought
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Quick answers

People often ask about Balha

What is the pincode of Balha?

The pincode of Balha, Barauli block, Gopalganj district, Bihar is 841405. The post office is Barauli (Gopalganj).

Which post office delivers to Balha?

Mail for Balha is delivered through Barauli (Gopalganj) post office, pincode 841405, in Barauli block, Gopalganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balha located?

Balha is a village in Barauli block of Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Balha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balha village has a population of 4,187 across 632 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balha in?

Balha falls under the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balha in?

Balha falls under the Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency (AC #82) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Balha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balha village is 50.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Balha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balha village is 958 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balha, 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 Balha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balha village is 231064.

How big is Balha compared to other villages in Barauli block?

Balha ranks 16 of 80 villages in Barauli block by Census 2011 population (4,187 residents).

Who is the MLA of Balha?

Balha falls under Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency (AC 82). The sitting MLA is Rajesh Kumar Mandal (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Balha?

Balha is in Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP).

What is the population of Balha in 2026?

Balha is estimated at 4,936 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,187 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balha in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)