★ Revenue village · Barharia block · Siwan ★

Bhalua

Barharia block
Pincode 841232
Area 245 ha
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Bhalua is a revenue village in Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar. It had a population of 3,168 in 495 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

3,168 souls. 495 homes.

Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar.

3,168
Population
495
Households
78.4%
Literacy
917
Sex ratio
245 ha
Total area
840
Workforce
LGD 231450Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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Nearest mandi prices
  • Brinjal₹2,200Maharjganj APMC · 29 Oct 2026
  • Cauliflower₹1,800Maharjganj APMC · 29 Oct 2026
  • Green Chilli₹5,500Maharjganj APMC · 29 Oct 2026
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Cyclone Arnab · IMDOrange warningvalid until 31 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST

Cyclone Arnab — Siwan district is under an IMD orange warning

IMD warning for Siwan district: Heavy to very heavy rainfall over Bihar (29-30 October, isolated extremely heavy on 30 October); low to moderate flash flood risk till 1730 IST 30 October. (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST (flash flood guidance))

Status as of 29 Oct 2026, 17:30 IST: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours.

Fri, 30 OctRain 53 mm (100% chance)Wind 20 km/h, gusts 36 km/h
Sat, 31 OctRain 28 mm (99% chance)Wind 15 km/h, gusts 29 km/h
Sun, 1 NovRain 1 mm (17% chance)Wind 8 km/h, gusts 16 km/h

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  • Will Cyclone Arnab affect Bhalua?Bhalua, in Siwan district, is under an IMD orange warning for Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab: "Heavy to very heavy rainfall over Bihar (29-30 October, isolated extremely heavy on 30 October); low to moderate flash flood risk till 1730 IST 30 October" (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST (flash flood guidance), valid until 31 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST). IMD's current status: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours. The model forecast for the next 3 days shows about 81 mm of rain in total (peak day 53 mm, moderate by IMD's bands) and winds up to 20 km/h with gusts to 36 km/h. This is a model forecast (Open-Meteo); follow IMD warnings for official guidance. This page reports the official warning area, not damage at Bhalua.
  • What should people in Bhalua do during Cyclone Arnab?Follow the district administration and IMD. In an emergency call 112 (free, 24x7). Keep away from fallen power lines, flooded roads and river banks; do not shelter under trees during thunderstorms. NDMA's cyclone Do's & Don'ts are linked from this page and from the village emergency page.

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Bhalua is a village in Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 3,168 people in 495 households, with a literacy rate of 78.4%. It is administered by the Bahuara Kadir gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 841232.

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LGD village code231450
Census 2011 code231450
Gram panchayatBahuara Kadir · LGD 101219
Pincode841232
BlockBarharia · LGD 1231
DistrictSiwan
StateBihar
Male / Female1,653 / 1,515 · Census 2011
Area245 ha · Census 2011
Lok SabhaSiwan · Vijaylakshmi Devi (JD(U))
AssemblyBarharia · Indradev Singh (JD(U))
Development block
Barharia (बड़हरिया) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Self-help groups
0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30

Gram panchayat

Bhalua is in the Bahuara Kadir (बहुआरा कादिर) gram panchayat.

Other villages in Bahuara Kadir

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Bhalua compares

By population, Bhalua ranks #31 of 139 inhabited villages in Barharia block.

Literacy rate%
78.4%
+9.5% vs Barharia block average
Bhalua
78.4%
Barharia block
68.9%
Siwan district
68.9%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
917
−40 vs Barharia block average
Bhalua
917
Barharia block
957
Siwan district
993
Household sizepeople per home
6.4
+0.3 vs Barharia block average
Bhalua
6.4
Barharia block
6.1
Siwan district
6.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Bhalua had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Bhalua at a glance

Bhalua is a village of 3,168 people in 495 households (Census 2011) in Barharia block, Siwan district, Bihar, the 31st of 139 inhabited villages in Barharia block by population. Literacy is 78.4%, 9.5 points above the block figure of 68.9%, and the sex ratio is 917 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841232; the LGD village code is 231450. The population is estimated at about 4,030 in 2026 (+27.1% since 2011; scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection, not a census count).

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Key facts — Bhalua

LGD village code231450
Pincode841232
Population (Census 2011)3,168
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 4,030 · +27.1% · estimate, not a census count
Households495
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 630 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy78.4%
Sex ratio917 ♀/1000♂
Workers840
Block / BlockBarharia
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Then & Now

Bhalua — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
3,168
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 4,030
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
495
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 630
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
3,168Census 2011
Male / female
1,653 / 1,515
Households
495
People per home
6.4
Education
Literacy rate
78.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
840
Work participation
26.5%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

NFHS-5 (2019–21) · National Family Health Survey

Health & sanitation — Siwan district (NFHS-5, 2019–21)

District factsheet values published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the International Institute for Population Sciences. Survey estimates for the whole district, not a census.

These are district-level figures for Siwan district, not figures for Bhalua.

Sex ratio at birth
1,060 ♀/1000♂
Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
Female literacy
70.9%
Women age 15–49 who are literate
Electricity
95.3%
Population living in households with electricity
Improved sanitation
47.7%
Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
Children vaccinated
76.1%
Children age 12–23 months fully vaccinated (card or mother's recall)
Anaemia (women)
53.1%
All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
Institutional births
86.4%
Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
Stunting
36.7%
Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
Improved drinking water
99.8%
Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
Clean cooking fuel
48.0%
Households using clean fuel for cooking
Health insurance
8.2%
Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates

Scheme progress — Siwan district

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

These are district-level figures for Siwan district, not figures for Bhalua.

PMAY-G (rural houses) is not shown: the ministry publishes no district-wise bulk dataset.

Approximate location

Bhalua on the map

The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Bhalua. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.

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Bhalua · 26.3194° N, 84.4588° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaSiwan · Vijaylakshmi Devi (JD(U)), elected 2024
AssemblyBarharia · Indradev Singh (JD(U)), MLA since 2025

Estimated: 100% of the 4 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).

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Essential services & places near Bhalua

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Banks, ATMs & post offices499 in Siwan district

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Hospitals & clinics42 in Siwan district

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Schools & anganwadis5 in Siwan district

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Colleges & universities5 in Siwan district

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Police & fire stations4 in Siwan district

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Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Siwan district

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Government offices4 in Siwan district

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Temples8 in Siwan district

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Mosques2 in Siwan district

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Other places of worship2 in Siwan district

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Transport17 in Siwan district

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Community places7 in Siwan district

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FAQ

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  1. Where is Bhalua located?

    Bhalua is a village in Barharia block of Siwan district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Bhalua in?

    Bhalua is in Siwan district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Bhalua belong to?

    Bhalua comes under the Bahuara Kadir gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Bhalua?

    The pincode of Bhalua, Barharia, Siwan is 841232.

  5. What is the population of Bhalua?

    As per the 2011 Census, Bhalua had a population of 3,168 (1,653 males and 1,515 females).

  6. How many households are there in Bhalua?

    Bhalua had 495 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Bhalua?

    Bhalua covers about 245 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Bhalua?

    The literacy rate of Bhalua was 78.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Bhalua?

    Bhalua had 917 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhalua in?

    Bhalua is in the Siwan Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Bhalua?

    Vijaylakshmi Devi (Janata Dal (United)) won the Siwan Lok Sabha seat, which includes Bhalua, in 2024.

  12. Which assembly constituency is Bhalua in?

    Bhalua is in the Barharia assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Bhalua?

    Indradev Singh (Janata Dal (United)) won the Barharia assembly seat, which includes Bhalua, in 2025.

  14. Which development block is Bhalua in?

    Bhalua is in the Barharia (बड़हरिया) development block (Local Government Directory).

  15. What is the LGD code of Bhalua?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhalua is 231450 and its Census 2011 village code is 231450.

  16. Which villages are near Bhalua?

    Villages near Bhalua include Barharia (within ~8 km), Khanpur (within ~8 km), Dhanpura (within ~8 km), Nirkhi Chhapra (within ~8 km), Kaluchhapra (within ~8 km).

  17. What is the population of Bhalua in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Bhalua's Census 2011 population of 3,168 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 4,030 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  18. Who is the sarpanch of Bhalua?

    The sarpanch of Bhalua has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.

Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.

Long-term district average for October: 43.3 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Siwan

Latest reports from markets in Siwan district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 29 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Brinjal · Arkasheela MattigullaMaharjganj APMC2,2002,2002,20029 Oct 2026
Cauliflower · African SarsonMaharjganj APMC1,8001,8001,80029 Oct 2026
Green Chilli · Green ChillyMaharjganj APMC5,5005,5005,50029 Oct 2026
Onion · 1st SortMaharjganj APMC4,5004,5004,50029 Oct 2026
Potato · Red NanitalMaharjganj APMC1,5001,5001,50029 Oct 2026
Sponge gourdMaharjganj APMC2,2002,2002,20029 Oct 2026
Tomato · DeshiMaharjganj APMC2,8002,8002,80029 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Bhalua's shops. Best mandi price near Bhalua →

Nearby villages
Barhariawithin ~8 km
Khanpurwithin ~8 km
Dhanpurawithin ~8 km
Nirkhi Chhaprawithin ~8 km
Kaluchhaprawithin ~8 km
Manjhaabout 10 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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