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Balua

Guthani block
Pincode 841435
Area 146 ha
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Balua is a revenue village in Guthani block, Siwan district, Bihar. It had a population of 4,001 in 682 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

4,001 souls. 682 homes.

Guthani block, Siwan district, Bihar.

70.7%
Literacy
973
Sex ratio
146 ha
Total area
1,016
Workforce
LGD 232256Source: Census 2011 + LGD

Balua today

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  • Onion₹4,600Maharjganj APMC · 2 Nov 2026
  • Brinjal₹1,600Maharjganj APMC · 1 Nov 2026
  • Cauliflower₹1,600Maharjganj APMC · 1 Nov 2026
₹/quintal (modal). Latest reports from markets in Siwan district. These are wholesale mandi prices, not the price in Balua.All markets →
In context · Census 2011 · LGD

Balua at a glance

Balua is one of the larger villages of Guthani block — 4th of 98 by population, with 4,001 people in 682 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 70.7%, above Siwan district's 68.9% (Guthani block: 71.0%), while the sex ratio was 973 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 993. It falls under Balua gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 841435. The village covers 146 hectares — about 1.5 km², or roughly 2,740 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Darauli assembly constituency and the Siwan Lok Sabha constituency.

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026

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LGD village code232256
Census 2011 code232256
Gram panchayatBalua · LGD 101332
Pincode841435
BlockGuthani · LGD 1241
DistrictSiwan
StateBihar
Male / Female2,028 / 1,973 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaSiwan · Vijaylakshmi Devi (JD(U))
AssemblyDarauli · Vishnu Deo Paswan (LJP(RV))

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026

Development block
Guthani (गुठनी) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Self-help groups
0 self-help groups with 5 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
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Gram panchayat

Balua is in the Balua (बलुआ) gram panchayat.

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

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Census 2011 · in context

How Balua compares

By population, Balua ranks #4 of 98 inhabited villages in Guthani block.

Literacy rate%
70.7%
−0.2% vs Guthani block average
Balua
70.7%
Guthani block
71.0%
Siwan district
68.9%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
973
−21 vs Guthani block average
Balua
973
Guthani block
994
Siwan district
993
Household sizepeople per home
5.9
−0.1 vs Guthani block average
Balua
5.9
Guthani block
6.0
Siwan district
6.2

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

Official dataCensus 2011

What Balua had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 2 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 within 5 km
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Then & Now

Balua — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
4,001
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 5,080
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
682
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 870
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
4,001Census 2011
Male / female
2,028 / 1,973
Households
682
People per home
5.9
Education
Literacy rate
70.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
1,016
Work participation
25.4%workers ÷ population

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

Official dataCensus 2011

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Approximate location

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The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Balua. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.

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Balua · 26.2270° N, 84.2934° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaSiwan · Vijaylakshmi Devi (JD(U)), elected 2024
AssemblyDarauli (SC) · Vishnu Deo Paswan (LJP(RV)), MLA since 2025

Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. 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 Balua

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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

People often ask about Balua

  1. Where is Balua located?

    Balua is a village in Guthani block of Siwan district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Balua in?

    Balua is in Siwan district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Balua belong to?

    Balua comes under the Balua gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Balua?

    The pincode of Balua, Guthani, Siwan is 841435.

  5. What is the population of Balua?

    As per the 2011 Census, Balua had a population of 4,001 (2,028 males and 1,973 females).

  6. How many households are there in Balua?

    Balua had 682 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Balua?

    Balua covers about 146 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Balua?

    The literacy rate of Balua was 70.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Balua?

    Balua had 973 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balua in?

    Balua is in the Siwan Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Balua?

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

  12. Which assembly constituency is Balua in?

    Balua is in the Darauli assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Balua?

    Vishnu Deo Paswan (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Darauli assembly seat, which includes Balua, in 2025.

  14. Which development block is Balua in?

    Balua is in the Guthani (गुठनी) development block (Local Government Directory).

  15. What is the LGD code of Balua?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balua is 232256 and its Census 2011 village code is 232256.

  16. Which villages are near Balua?

    Villages near Balua include Asaon (about 18 km), Barharia (about 19 km), Khanpur (about 20 km), Dhanpura (about 20 km), Nirkhi Chhapra (about 20 km).

  17. What is the population of Balua in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Balua's Census 2011 population of 4,001 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 5,080 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  18. Who is the sarpanch of Balua?

    The sarpanch of Balua 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 November: 8.2 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 2 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Onion · 1st SortMaharjganj APMC4,6004,6004,6002 Nov 2026
Brinjal · Arkasheela MattigullaMaharjganj APMC1,6001,6001,6001 Nov 2026
Cauliflower · African SarsonMaharjganj APMC1,6001,6001,6001 Nov 2026
Green Chilli · Green ChillyMaharjganj APMC5,2005,2005,2001 Nov 2026
Potato · Red NanitalMaharjganj APMC1,5001,5001,5001 Nov 2026
Sponge gourdMaharjganj APMC2,5002,5002,5001 Nov 2026
Tomato · DeshiMaharjganj APMC2,8002,8002,8001 Nov 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 Balua's shops. Best mandi price near Balua →

Official dataAgmarknet, 2 Nov 2026

Nearby villages
Asaonabout 18 km
Barhariaabout 19 km
Khanpurabout 20 km
Dhanpuraabout 20 km
Nirkhi Chhapraabout 20 km
Kaluchhapraabout 21 km

Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).

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