Balahu village, Darauli block | Pincode 841234

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Naina Devi

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LGD code: 232321
Pincode: 841234
Post office: Darauli
Population: 7,015
Households: 1,054
Literacy rate: 49.8%
Sex ratio: 951 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,196

Census 2011 · in context

How Balahu compares

By population, Balahu ranks #3 of 115 villages in Darauli mandal.

Literacy rate

49.8%

−8.5% vs mandal average

Balahu: 49.8%
Darauli mandal: 58.3%
Siwan district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

951

−39 vs mandal average

Balahu: 951
Darauli mandal: 990

Household size

people per home

6.7

+0.3 vs mandal average

Balahu: 6.7
Darauli mandal: 6.4

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

Balahu at a glance

Balahu is a village of 7,015 people in 1,054 households (Census 2011) in Darauli block, Siwan district, Bihar, the 3rd-largest of 115 villages in Darauli block. Literacy is 50%, 9 points below the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 951 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841234, served by Darauli post office; the LGD village code is 232321. The sarpanch is Naina Devi, and the village votes in Patepur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Lakhendra Kumar Raushan. The population is estimated at 8,271 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balahu · this village	7,015	50%	—
Gauri · Darauli	3,101	54%	—
Gosopali · Darauli	817	44%	—
Munjwania · Darauli	552	36%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balahu

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): 5
Power hours (winter): 6
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: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SIWAN
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Balahu
Total area (ha): 496
Irrigated area (ha): 169.6
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Balahu

LGD code: 232321
Pincode: 841234
Post office: Darauli
Population (Census 2011): 7,015
Population (projected 2026): 8,271
Households: 1,054
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 951
Literacy rate: 49.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ujiarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Patepur
Member of Parliament: Nityanand Rai
Member of Legislative Assembly: Lakhendra Kumar Raushan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Naina Devi
Block / Mandal: Darauli

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 Siwan district level

Then & Now

Balahu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

7,015

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

8,271

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,054

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,243

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: 7,015Census 2011
Households: 1,054Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 951 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8,2712026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,2432026 projection
Active job cards: 1,69,658MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 93,910MGNREGA · 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: 1,060NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 83.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 53.1%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 · Siwan district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Siwan district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Siwan 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

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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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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News from Siwan & Bihar

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India1h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi7h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News8h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energy9h ago
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wire20h ago
"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI News21h ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Balahu

What is the pincode of Balahu?

The pincode of Balahu, Darauli block, Siwan district, Bihar is 841234. The post office is Darauli.

Which post office delivers to Balahu?

Mail for Balahu is delivered through Darauli post office, pincode 841234, in Darauli block, Siwan district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balahu located?

Balahu is a village in Darauli block of Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Balahu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balahu village has a population of 7,015 across 1,054 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balahu?

The current sarpanch of Balahu gram panchayat is Naina Devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balahu in?

Balahu falls under the Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balahu in?

Balahu falls under the Patepur assembly constituency (AC #130) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Balahu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balahu village is 49.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Balahu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balahu village is 951 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balahu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balahu, 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 Balahu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balahu village is 232321.

How big is Balahu compared to other villages in Darauli block?

Balahu ranks 3 of 115 villages in Darauli block by Census 2011 population (7,015 residents).

Who is the MLA of Balahu?

Balahu falls under Patepur assembly constituency (AC 130). The sitting MLA is Lakhendra Kumar Raushan (BJP).

Who is the MP for Balahu?

Balahu is in Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nityanand Rai (BJP).

What is the population of Balahu in 2026?

Balahu is estimated at 8,271 people in 2026, up about 18% from 7,015 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balahu in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Balahu?

Naina Devi is the sarpanch of Balahu gram panchayat, Darauli block. See the sarpanch list of Darauli 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
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)