Village code 240457

Bhalua Village, Shambhuganj Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Bhalua is a village in Shambhuganj Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Banka 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.

Bhalua village map in Bihar
Bhalua village map image for Shambhuganj Block, Bihar.

Village Overview

Bhalua is a village in Shambhuganj Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Banka district, Bihar. For Bhalua, the population is 1,145, PIN code is 813221 and Census village code is 240457. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Bhalua village
Village code240457
PIN code813221
Population1,145
Households227
Area117 ha / 1.17 sq. km / 289 acres
Population density979 people per sq. km
Sex ratio847 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBanka (22 km)
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtBanka
Census 2011 districtBanka

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 813221. This helps users verify the postal area for Bhalua, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Bhalua village
PIN code813221
Post offices linked with this PINTarapur BO, Barhunia BO, Bhagalpur Devgaon BO, Dhobai B.O, Durmalta BO, and Ghazipur BO
Best matching post officeTarapur BO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtMunger
Postal stateBihar
Postal divisionMunger Division
Postal circleBihar Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Bhalua comes under Pawkuri gram panchayat and Shambhuganj C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Shambhuganj Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Shambhuganj at 15 km. The Census district headquarters, Banka, is 22 km away.

Administrative details for Bhalua
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtBanka
Census 2011 districtBanka
State code10
District code225
Block / Census sub-district code1345
Gram panchayat code0007
C.D. Block code333
Block panchayat code333

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Bhalua village and its household count.

Total population

1,145 residents in 227 households

Male population

620

Female population

525

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 276; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

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.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

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.

Health facilities reported for Bhalua
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

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.

Connectivity and public services for Bhalua
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketAvailable
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupNot available in village
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationNot available in village
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyNot available in village
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

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.

Water, sanitation and power details for Bhalua
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyNot available in village
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village

Agriculture and Land Use

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.

Agriculture and land-use records for Bhalua
Net area sown100 hectares
Irrigated area90 hectares
Unirrigated area10 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area80 hectares
Non-agricultural area17 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Bhalua
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Gulni Kusaha, more than 10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Bharatsheela, within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.

How to Reach Bhalua

Banka (22 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Shambhuganj 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.

Travel and connectivity details for Bhalua
Nearest major townBanka (22 km)
Block headquartersShambhuganj (15 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

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.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Bhalua. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Bhalua
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
TaxiAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Navigable Waterways River CanalAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Mandis Regular MarketAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhalua village located?

Bhalua is located in Shambhuganj Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Banka.

Which Block is Bhalua in?

Bhalua is in Shambhuganj Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Bhalua in?

District: Banka.

What is the village code of Bhalua?

The Census village code of Bhalua is 240457.

What is the PIN code of Bhalua?

The PIN code reported for Bhalua is 813221.

What is the population of Bhalua?

Bhalua has 1,145 residents in 227 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Bhalua part of?

Bhalua comes under Pawkuri gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Bhalua?

The nearest statutory town to Bhalua is Banka (22 km).

Which crops are grown in Bhalua?

The main crops reported for Bhalua are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Bhalua?

Land-use details for Bhalua include net area sown: 100 hectares, irrigated area: 90 hectares, and unirrigated area: 10 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Bhalua?

Government primary school status for Bhalua is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Bhalua?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Bhalua?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Bhalua?

The total geographical area of Bhalua is 117 hectares.

How many households are in Bhalua?

Bhalua has 227 households as per Census 2011.

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