Balua Village
Balua is a revenue village in Srinagar block, Purnia district, Bihar. It had a population of 6,882 in 1,410 households (Census 2011).
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6,882 souls. 1,410 homes.
Srinagar block, Purnia district, Bihar.
Balua today
- Bottle gourd₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,500Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Balua (बलुआ), Srinagar block, Purnia!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Balua
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Balua at a glance
Balua is one of the larger villages of Srinagar block — 6th of 27 by population, with 6,882 people in 1,410 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 41.3%, below Purnia district's 48.4% (Srinagar block: 44.9%), while the sex ratio was 882 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 923. Its PIN code is 854201. The village covers 661 hectares — about 6.6 km², or roughly 1,041 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Srinagar Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Gram panchayat
Parts of Balua fall under these panchayats:
- Garhia Baluwa (गार्हिया बॅलुवा)
- Jhunni Kala (झुन्नी कला)
Other villages in Garhia Baluwa, Jhunni Kala
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Balua compares
By population, Balua ranks #6 of 27 inhabited villages in Srinagar block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Balua ranks
| Ranked by | Balua | In Purnia district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 6,882 | 84 of 1,113 | 2,435 of 39,073above 94% | 1,609 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 1,410 | 77 of 1,113 | 2,087 of 39,073 (tied)above 95% | 327 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 41.3% | 783 of 1,113 | 35,454 of 39,071 (tied)above 9% | 47.6% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 882 per 1,000 males | 899 of 1,112 (tied) | 29,844 of 39,052 (tied)above 23% | 923 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.88 per household | 682 of 1,113 (tied) | 31,465 of 39,073 (tied)above 19% | 4.99 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,041.1 per km² | 517 of 1,111 | 20,090 of 38,451 (tied)above 48% | 987.0 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 39.7% | 342 of 1,113 (tied) | 10,961 of 39,073 (tied)above 72% | 32.9% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Balua
In Purnia district
- BankiRupauli, Purnia5,787 people · 43.4% literate · 881 per 1,000 · 4.98 per householdCompare →
- BagdaharAmour, Purnia5,599 people · 42.1% literate · 903 per 1,000 · 4.74 per householdCompare →
- HarrampurBaisi, Purnia5,283 people · 41.3% literate · 893 per 1,000 · 5.08 per householdCompare →
- ChiraiaBaisi, Purnia8,627 people · 42.7% literate · 912 per 1,000 · 4.87 per householdCompare →
- LachhmipurRupauli, Purnia7,202 people · 43.4% literate · 916 per 1,000 · 5.02 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- BighaurhatBarsoi, Katihar6,531 people · 39.6% literate · 889 per 1,000 · 4.96 per householdCompare →
- KauriaMadhuban, Purbi Champaran7,062 people · 43.1% literate · 882 per 1,000 · 4.75 per householdCompare →
- MahadeopattiParihar, Sitamarhi5,983 people · 39.6% literate · 876 per 1,000 · 4.96 per householdCompare →
- BhargawanMadhepur, Madhubani6,455 people · 38.9% literate · 896 per 1,000 · 4.91 per householdCompare →
- SawaldehNarpatganj, Araria6,019 people · 39.9% literate · 893 per 1,000 · 5.00 per householdCompare →
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What Balua had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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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
Population, education & work
- Population
- 6,882Census 2011
- Male / female
- 3,656 / 3,226
- Households
- 1,410
- People per home
- 4.9
- Literacy rate
- 41.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 2,735
- Work participation
- 39.7%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Balua on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Balua. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Balua · 25.8374° N, 87.4273° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Balua
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Balua
Balua isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Srinagar block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices323 in Purnia district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
BLOCK OFFICE CAMPUS,SRINAGAR,PURNEA DISTRICT,BIHAR
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Hospitals & clinics37 in Purnia district
Schools & anganwadis8 in Purnia district
Colleges & universities9 in Purnia district
Police & fire stations1 in Purnia district
Government offices2 in Purnia district
Temples6 in Purnia district
Mosques1 in Purnia district
Other places of worship4 in Purnia district
Transport24 in Purnia district
Agriculture services2 in Purnia district
Community places7 in Purnia district
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People often ask about Balua
Where is Balua located?
Balua is a village in Srinagar block of Purnia district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Balua in?
Balua is in Purnia district of Bihar.
How is Balua written in the local script?
Balua is written बलुआ.
What is the pincode of Balua?
The pincode of Balua, Srinagar, Purnia is 854201.
What is the population of Balua?
As per the 2011 Census, Balua had a population of 6,882 (3,656 males and 3,226 females).
How many households are there in Balua?
Balua had 1,410 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Balua?
Balua covers about 661 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Balua?
The literacy rate of Balua was 41.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Balua?
Balua had 882 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Balua in?
Balua is in the Srinagar development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Balua?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balua is 223609 and its Census 2011 village code is 223609.
Which villages are near Balua?
Villages near Balua include Mathaur (within ~8 km), Lagan (within ~8 km), Bhamra (about 9 km), Gurhi (about 9 km), Jianganj (about 9 km).
What is the population of Balua in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Balua's Census 2011 population of 6,882 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 8,740 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
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.
- 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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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
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District climate page →No market in Purnia district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Barari APMC, Katihar district — about 40 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Barari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish | Barari APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 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, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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