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Balhampur is a village in the southern part of Saharsa district, Bihar. It lies in the Simri Bakhtiyarpur Block and Khagaria Assembly constituency at an elevation of 45 meters above MSL.
Geography
Balhampur is situated to the south of Saharsa District in Bihar. The village is bordered by Simri Bakhtiyarpur (5 km north), Mahkhar, and Bhorha (2 km east), with Saharsa located 15 km to the north.
Demographics
Balhampur spans 264 hectares with a population of 3,803 people, including 1,992 males and 1,811 females. The village has a literacy rate of 42.44%, with 52.76% male and 31.09% female literacy. The majority of the population 92% practices Hinduism, followed by 8.9% Muslims, and 1.1% belong to other religions. The fertility rate in Balhampur is 2. There are approximately 722 households in the village. Maithili is the most spoken regional language. Hindi is the official language, while Urdu is additional official.
Economy
Balhampur’s economy is largely agricultural.
Culture and society
The people of Balhampur celebrate Chhath Puja.
Landmarks and point of interest
Key landmarks near Balhampur include the State Bank of India branch in Simri Bakhtiyarpur, located 5 km to the north. Additionally, National Highway 231 passes nearby, connecting the village to other significant locations in the region.
Government and politics
Balhampur is governed locally by the Mukhiya, Sabujiya Devi, who oversees the village’s administration and development.
Transportation
Balhampur's nearest railway station is Baba Raghuni Halt Dwarika which is 3 km east, Darbhanga Airport 101 km and National Highway 231.
See also
List of villages in Saharsa district
Barsam, Bihar
Baghwa
