Balra village, Barauli block | Pincode 841405

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Bhagwat Mahto

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LGD code: 231076
Pincode: 841405
Post office: Barauli (Gopalganj)
Population: 3,758
Households: 654
Literacy rate: 50.5%
Sex ratio: 969 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 782

Census 2011 · in context

How Balra compares

By population, Balra ranks #24 of 80 villages in Barauli mandal.

Literacy rate

50.5%

−0.2% vs mandal average

Balra: 50.5%
Barauli mandal: 50.7%
Gopalganj district: 54.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

969

−54 vs mandal average

Balra: 969
Barauli mandal: 1,023

Household size

people per home

5.7

−0.2 vs mandal average

Balra: 5.7
Barauli mandal: 5.9

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

Balra at a glance

Balra is a village of 3,758 people in 654 households (Census 2011) in Barauli block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, the 24th-largest of 80 villages in Barauli block. Literacy is 51%, about the same as the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 969 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841405, served by Barauli (Gopalganj) post office; the LGD village code is 231076. The sarpanch is Bhagwat Mahto, and the village votes in Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Kumar Mandal. The population is estimated at 4,431 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 1
Power hours (winter): 1
Primary school: 5
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: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: BARAULI
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 30
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): HASANPUR
Total area (ha): 243
Irrigated area (ha): 103.42
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Balra

LGD code: 231076
Pincode: 841405
Post office: Barauli (Gopalganj)
Population (Census 2011): 3,758
Population (projected 2026): 4,431
Households: 654
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 969
Literacy rate: 50.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Darbhanga Rural
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Kumar Mandal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Bhagwat Mahto
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

Balra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,758

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,431

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

654

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

771

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: 3,758Census 2011
Households: 654Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 969 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,4312026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7712026 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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September 2026

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

Reported by DD News.

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
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Quick answers

People often ask about Balra

What is the pincode of Balra?

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

Which post office delivers to Balra?

Mail for Balra 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 Balra located?

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

What is the population of Balra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balra village has a population of 3,758 across 654 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balra?

The current sarpanch of Balra gram panchayat is Bhagwat Mahto.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balra in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balra in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Balra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balra village is 50.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Balra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balra village is 969 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balra, 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 Balra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balra village is 231076.

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

Balra ranks 24 of 80 villages in Barauli block by Census 2011 population (3,758 residents).

Who is the MLA of Balra?

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

Who is the MP for Balra?

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

What is the population of Balra in 2026?

Balra is estimated at 4,431 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,758 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balra in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Balra?

Bhagwat Mahto is the sarpanch of Balra gram panchayat, Barauli block. See the sarpanch list of Barauli 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
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