Balam is a village in Madhepura Sub-District of Madhepura district in Bihar. Its Census location code is 225881.
About Balam village record
The source record places Balam in Madhepura Sub-District of Madhepura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225881.
The Census 2011 record reports population 2,059, 387 households, area 259 hectares.
Quick facts
- Village
- Balam
- Village code
- 225881
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Madhepura
- District
- Madhepura
- State
- Bihar
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 2,059
- Households
- 387
- Sex ratio
- 923 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 259 hectares
- Population density
- 795 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- This detail is not reported in the available source data.
Census code and location hierarchy
For Balam, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 10
- District code
- 213
- Sub-district code
- 01161
- Village code
- 225881
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Balam |
| Census village code | 225881 |
| State | Bihar |
| State code | 10 |
| District | Madhepura |
| District code | 213 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Madhepura |
| Sub-district code | 01161 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 2,059 |
| Households | 387 |
| Male population | 1,071 |
| Female population | 988 |
| Sex ratio | 923 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 317 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 1 |
| Area | 259 hectares |
| Population density | 795 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| CD block | Madhepura |
| Gram panchayat | Balamgadhiya |
| Nearest statutory town | Madhepura |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 10 km |
Facilities and amenities in Balam
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 36 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 15 hectares |
| Net area sown | 202 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 122 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 80 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 80 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Balam?
The Census village code of Balam is 225881.
Where is Balam village?
Balam village is in Madhepura Sub-District (sub-district) of Madhepura district, Bihar.
What is the population of Balam?
The source reports a population of 2,059 for Balam.
What is the sex ratio of Balam?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Balam is 923 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Bihar Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.