Balwa (बलवा) — Madhwapur, Madhubani, Bihar

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LGD code: 219818
Pincode: 847308
Population: 4,521
Households: 883
Literacy rate: 36.2%
Sex ratio: 933 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,818

Key facts — Balwa

LGD code: 219818
Pincode: 847308
Population (Census 2011): 4,521
Population (projected 2026): 5,330
Households: 883
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 933
Literacy rate: 36.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhubani
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jale
Member of Parliament: Ashok Kumar Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Jibesh Kumar
Block / Mandal: Madhwapur

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 Madhubani district level

Then & Now

Balwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,521

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,330

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

883

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,041

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: 4,521Census 2011
Households: 883Census 2011
Literacy rate: 36.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 933 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,3302026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,0412026 projection
Active job cards: 2,91,354MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,499MGNREGA · 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: 805NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 53.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 38.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.4%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 · Madhubani district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Madhubani district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Madhubani 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Balwa on the mapबलवा

Centred on Madhwapur mandal

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May 2026

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Madhubani revenue staff fined for service delays

Madhubani revenue staff fined for service delays (via The Times of India). Read the full story at the source.

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Teachers can't use mobile phones during class: Bihar's Madhubani DM issues strict orders

Teachers can't use mobile phones during class: Bihar's Madhubani DM issues strict orders (via MSN). Read the full story at the source.

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Solid Waste Rules 2026: Bihar Pollution Board Trains Mukhiyas And Officials From Darbhanga, Madhubani And Samastipur

Solid Waste Rules 2026: Bihar Pollution Board Trains Mukhiyas And Officials From Darbhanga, Madhubani And Samastipur (via Patna Press). Read the full story at the source.

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What is the pincode of Balwa?

The pincode of Balwa, Madhwapur mandal, Madhubani district, Bihar is 847308.

In which district is Balwa located?

Balwa is a village in Madhwapur mandal of Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Balwa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balwa village has a population of 4,521 across 883 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balwa in?

Balwa falls under the Madhubani Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balwa in?

Balwa falls under the Jale assembly constituency (AC #87) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Balwa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balwa village is 36.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Balwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balwa village is 933 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balwa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balwa, 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 Balwa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balwa village is 219818.

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Key facts — Balwa

Population, education, health & sanitation

Balwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Balwa on the mapबलवा

Latest posts

Madhubani revenue staff fined for service delays

Teachers can't use mobile phones during class: Bihar's Madhubani DM issues strict orders

Solid Waste Rules 2026: Bihar Pollution Board Trains Mukhiyas And Officials From Darbhanga, Madhubani And Samastipur

Notable persons of Balwa

Open jobs in Balwa

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People often ask about Balwa

What is the pincode of Balwa?

In which district is Balwa located?

What is the population of Balwa as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balwa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balwa in?

What is the literacy rate in Balwa?

What is the sex ratio in Balwa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balwa?

What is the LGD code of Balwa?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Balwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Balwa on the mapबलवा

Latest posts

Madhubani revenue staff fined for service delays

Teachers can't use mobile phones during class: Bihar's Madhubani DM issues strict orders

Solid Waste Rules 2026: Bihar Pollution Board Trains Mukhiyas And Officials From Darbhanga, Madhubani And Samastipur

Notable persons of Balwa

Open jobs in Balwa

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 Balwa

What is the pincode of Balwa?

In which district is Balwa located?

What is the population of Balwa as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balwa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balwa in?

What is the literacy rate in Balwa?

What is the sex ratio in Balwa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balwa?

What is the LGD code of Balwa?