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Village code 225238
Balsama is a village in Azamnagar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Katihar district, Bihar. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Data last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Balsama is a village in Azamnagar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Katihar district, Bihar. For Balsama, the population is 1,401 and Census village code is 225238. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Village map, PIN code, population, facilities and nearby village search
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
This Google Map helps you find the general location of Balsama village. Do not use it for land boundaries, survey numbers or ownership. Check those details with official land records.
| Village code | 225238 |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,401 |
| Households | 315 |
| Area | 84.04 ha / 0.84 sq. km / 208 acres |
| Population density | 1,667 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 962 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Katihar (46 km) |
| Current state | Bihar |
| Census 2011 state | Bihar |
| Current district | Katihar |
| Census 2011 district | Katihar |
Balsama comes under Dhaania gram panchayat and Azamnagar C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Azamnagar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Azamnagar at 3 km. The Census district headquarters, Katihar, is 46 km away.
| Current state | Bihar |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Bihar |
| Current district | Katihar |
| Census 2011 district | Katihar |
| State code | 10 |
| District code | 212 |
| Block / Census sub-district code | 1148 |
| Gram panchayat code | 0017 |
| C.D. Block code | 136 |
| Block panchayat code | 136 |
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Balsama village and its household count.
1,401 residents in 315 households
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Scheduled Castes: Not reported; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
Not available in village
Not available in village
Available; count: 1
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Not available in village
Not available in village
Not available in village
Not available in village
Not available in village
Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| ASHA worker | Not available in village |
|---|
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Public bus service | Available |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station | Not available in village |
| National highway | Not available in village |
| State highway | Not available in village |
| Major district road | Available |
| Black topped road | Available |
| All-weather road | Not available in village |
| Post office | Not available in village |
| Village PIN code facility | Available |
| Mobile phone coverage | Available |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village |
| Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Agricultural credit society | Not available in village |
| PDS shop | Not available in village |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Not available in village |
| Self-help group | Not available in village |
| Anganwadi centre | Not available in village |
| Assembly polling station | Available |
| Birth and death registration office | Not available in village |
| Daily newspaper supply | Available |
| Sports field | Not available in village |
| Public library | Not available in village |
| Public reading room | Not available in village |
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Treated tap water | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Hand pump | Available |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Available |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Available |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Domestic power supply | Not available in village |
| Agriculture power supply | Not available in village |
| Commercial power supply | Not available in village |
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
| Net area sown | 53.82 hectares |
|---|---|
| Irrigated area | 25.08 hectares |
| Unirrigated area | 28.74 hectares |
| Canal irrigated area | 25.08 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 26.90 hectares |
| Other fallow land | 0.32 hectares |
| Main crop | Paddy |
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Middle school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Azamnagar, within 5 km. |
|---|---|
| Secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Azamnagar, within 5 km. |
| Senior secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Salmara, more than 10 km away. |
| Railway station | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
| Post office | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
Katihar (46 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Azamnagar is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Katihar (46 km) |
|---|---|
| Block headquarters | Azamnagar (3 km) |
| Public bus service | Available |
| Railway station in village | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Not available in village |
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Balsama. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Govt Primary School | Available; 1 |
|---|---|
| Hand Pump | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tube Wells/Borehole | Available |
| Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Open Drainage | Available |
| Open Kuccha Drainage | Available |
| Public Call Office Mobile PCO | Available |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Available |
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual Driven | Available |
| Black Topped (Pucca) Road | Available |
| Gravel Kuchha Roads | Available |
| Foothpath | Available |
| Nutritional Centres Others | Available |
| Daily Newspaper Supply | Available |
| Assembly Polling Station | Available |
Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Balsama is located in Azamnagar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Katihar.
Balsama is in Azamnagar Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
District: Katihar.
The Census village code of Balsama is 225238.
Balsama has 1,401 residents in 315 households as per Census 2011.
Balsama comes under Dhaania gram panchayat.
The nearest statutory town to Balsama is Katihar (46 km).
The main crops reported for Balsama are Paddy.
Land-use details for Balsama include net area sown: 53.82 hectares, irrigated area: 25.08 hectares, and unirrigated area: 28.74 hectares.
Government primary school status for Balsama is available in the village.
Public bus service is available in the village.
Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.
The total geographical area of Balsama is 84.04 hectares.
Balsama has 315 households as per Census 2011.
Treated tap water is not available in village.