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LGD code: 231188
Pincode: 841409
Population: 1,332
Households: 179
Literacy rate: 47.3%
Sex ratio: 884 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 401

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How Balha compares

By population, Balha ranks #51 of 121 villages in Baikunthpur mandal.

Literacy rate

47.3%

−2.5% vs mandal average

Balha: 47.3%
Baikunthpur mandal: 49.8%
Gopalganj district: 54.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

884

−128 vs mandal average

Balha: 884
Baikunthpur mandal: 1,012

Household size

people per home

7.4

+1.5 vs mandal average

Balha: 7.4
Baikunthpur mandal: 5.9

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

Key facts — Balha

LGD code: 231188
Pincode: 841409
Population (Census 2011): 1,332
Population (projected 2026): 1,570
Households: 179
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 884
Literacy rate: 47.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hajipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mahua
Member of Parliament: Chirag Paswan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sanjay Kumar Singh
Block / Mandal: Baikunthpur

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 Gopalganj district level

Then & Now

Balha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,332

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,570

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

179

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

211

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: 1,332Census 2011
Households: 179Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 884 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5702026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 211

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 · Gopalganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gopalganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gopalganj 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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What is the pincode of Balha?

The pincode of Balha, Baikunthpur mandal, Gopalganj district, Bihar is 841409.

In which district is Balha located?

Balha is a village in Baikunthpur mandal of Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Balha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balha village has a population of 1,332 across 179 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balha in?

Balha falls under the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balha in?

Balha falls under the Mahua assembly constituency (AC #126) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Balha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balha village is 47.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Balha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balha village is 884 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 231188.

How big is Balha compared to other villages in Baikunthpur mandal?

Balha ranks 51 of 121 villages in Baikunthpur mandal by Census 2011 population (1,332 residents).

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What is the pincode of Balha?

In which district is Balha located?

What is the population of Balha as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balha in?

What is the literacy rate in Balha?

What is the sex ratio in Balha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balha?

What is the LGD code of Balha?

How big is Balha compared to other villages in Baikunthpur mandal?

Balha on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Balha

What is the pincode of Balha?

In which district is Balha located?

What is the population of Balha as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balha in?

What is the literacy rate in Balha?

What is the sex ratio in Balha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balha?

What is the LGD code of Balha?

How big is Balha compared to other villages in Baikunthpur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Balha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

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