Balha village, Parbatta block | Pincode 851216

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BALKRISHNA SHARMA

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LGD code: 238779
Pincode: 851216
Post office: Parbatta
Population: 3,332
Households: 670
Literacy rate: 52.2%
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 888

Census 2011 · in context

How Balha compares

By population, Balha ranks #29 of 69 villages in Parbatta mandal.

Literacy rate

52.2%

−0.7% vs mandal average

Balha: 52.2%
Parbatta mandal: 52.9%
Khagaria district: 46.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

892

+17 vs mandal average

Balha: 892
Parbatta mandal: 875

Household size

people per home

5.0

Same as the mandal average

Balha: 5.0
Parbatta mandal: 5.0

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

Balha at a glance

Balha is a village of 3,332 people in 670 households (Census 2011) in Parbatta block, Khagaria district, Bihar, the 29th-largest of 69 villages in Parbatta block. Literacy is 52%, about the same as the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 892 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 851216, served by Parbatta post office; the LGD village code is 238779. The sarpanch is BALKRISHNA SHARMA, and the village votes in Cheria Bariarpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Abhishek Anand. The population is estimated at 3,928 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balha · this village	3,332	52%	—
Kabaila · Parbatta	6,660	68%	—
Kharagpura · Parbatta	604	44%	—
Kharagpura · Parbatta	524	60%	—

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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): 2
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
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: GOGARI JAMALPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kabela
Total area (ha): 191
Irrigated area (ha): 60
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: 238779
Pincode: 851216
Post office: Parbatta
Population (Census 2011): 3,332
Population (projected 2026): 3,928
Households: 670
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 892
Literacy rate: 52.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Cheria Bariarpur
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Abhishek Anand
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BALKRISHNA SHARMA
Block / Mandal: Parbatta

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

3,332

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,928

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

670

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

790

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: 3,332Census 2011
Households: 670Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,9282026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7902026 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

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Balha

What is the pincode of Balha?

The pincode of Balha, Parbatta block, Khagaria district, Bihar is 851216. The post office is Parbatta.

Which post office delivers to Balha?

Mail for Balha is delivered through Parbatta post office, pincode 851216, in Parbatta 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 Parbatta 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 3,332 across 670 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balha?

The current sarpanch of Balha gram panchayat is BALKRISHNA SHARMA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balha in?

Balha falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balha in?

Balha falls under the Cheria Bariarpur assembly constituency (AC #141) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Balha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balha village is 52.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Balha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balha village is 892 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 238779.

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

Balha ranks 29 of 69 villages in Parbatta block by Census 2011 population (3,332 residents).

Who is the MLA of Balha?

Balha falls under Cheria Bariarpur assembly constituency (AC 141). The sitting MLA is Abhishek Anand (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Balha?

Balha is in Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Giriraj Singh (BJP).

What is the population of Balha in 2026?

Balha is estimated at 3,928 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,332 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?

BALKRISHNA SHARMA is the sarpanch of Balha gram panchayat, Parbatta block. See the sarpanch list of Parbatta 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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