Balha village, Mansi block | Pincode 851214

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAJESH BHARTI

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LGD code: 238635
Pincode: 851214
Post office: Mansi
Population: 10,749
Households: 2,240
Literacy rate: 51.5%
Sex ratio: 893 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,919

Census 2011 · in context

How Balha compares

By population, Balha ranks #4 of 13 villages in Mansi mandal.

Literacy rate

51.5%

+2.5% vs mandal average

Balha: 51.5%
Mansi mandal: 49.0%
Khagaria district: 46.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

893

+23 vs mandal average

Balha: 893
Mansi mandal: 870

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.3 vs mandal average

Balha: 4.8
Mansi mandal: 5.1

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

Balha at a glance

Balha is a village of 10,749 people in 2,240 households (Census 2011) in Mansi block, Khagaria district, Bihar, the 4th-largest of 13 villages in Mansi block. Literacy is 52%, 3 points above the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 893 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 851214, served by Mansi post office; the LGD village code is 238635. The sarpanch is RAJESH BHARTI, and the village votes in Mokama assembly constituency, represented by MLA Anant Kumar Singh. The population is estimated at 12,673 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balha

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 4
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 8
Middle school: 3
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: Yes
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: KHAGARIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 17
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Balha
Total area (ha): 588
Irrigated area (ha): 287
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: 238635
Pincode: 851214
Post office: Mansi
Population (Census 2011): 10,749
Population (projected 2026): 12,673
Households: 2,240
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 893
Literacy rate: 51.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Munger
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mokama
Member of Parliament: Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Anant Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAJESH BHARTI
Block / Mandal: Mansi
Nearest PHC: Dr. Shyam (2.3 km)
Nearest railway station: Hathidah Junction (2.4 km)

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 Khagaria district level

Then & Now

Balha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

10,749

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

12,673

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

2,240

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,641

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: 10,749Census 2011
Households: 2,240Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 893 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 12,6732026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,6412026 projection
Active job cards: 1,18,347MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 39,739MGNREGA · 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: 918NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 51.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 65.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 84.3%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.5%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 · Khagaria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Khagaria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Khagaria 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Balha on the mapबलहा

Centred on Mansi mandal

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Railway· 4
PHC· 1
Hospital· 1

Healthcare

PHC · doctors
Dr. Shyam
📍 2.3 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Patna
📍 3.1 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Hathidah Junction
📍 2.4 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Hathidah Junction Upper Station
📍 2.6 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Rampur Dumra
📍 5.2 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Barhiya
📍 10.3 km awayOSM
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September 2026

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

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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
Hindustan Times10h ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
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People often ask about Balha

What is the pincode of Balha?

The pincode of Balha, Mansi block, Khagaria district, Bihar is 851214. The post office is Mansi.

Which post office delivers to Balha?

Mail for Balha is delivered through Mansi post office, pincode 851214, in Mansi block, Khagaria 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 Mansi block of Khagaria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Balha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balha village has a population of 10,749 across 2,240 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balha?

The current sarpanch of Balha gram panchayat is RAJESH BHARTI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balha in?

Balha falls under the Munger Lok Sabha constituency (PC #28) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balha in?

Balha falls under the Mokama assembly constituency (AC #178) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Balha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balha village is 51.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Balha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balha village is 893 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Balha?

The nearest health facility to Balha is Dr. Shyam (~2.3 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Balha?

The nearest railway station to Balha is Hathidah Junction (~2.4 km).

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 238635.

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

Balha ranks 4 of 13 villages in Mansi block by Census 2011 population (10,749 residents).

Who is the MLA of Balha?

Balha falls under Mokama assembly constituency (AC 178). The sitting MLA is Anant Kumar Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Balha?

Balha is in Munger Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajiv Ranjan Singh (JD(U)).

What is the population of Balha in 2026?

Balha is estimated at 12,673 people in 2026, up about 18% from 10,749 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 Khagaria district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Balha?

RAJESH BHARTI is the sarpanch of Balha gram panchayat, Mansi block. See the sarpanch list of Mansi 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, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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