Balhampur

Village in Bihar, India

Village in Bihar, India

Balhampur (बलहमपुर)

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Balhampur (बलहमपुर)

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Balhampur (बलहमपुर)

Balhampur (बलहमपुर) (India)

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Coordinates: 25°45′54″N 86°34′28″E﻿ / ﻿25.76500°N 86.57444°E﻿ / 25.76500; 86.57444
Country|  India
State| Bihar
Region| Mithila
District| Saharsa
Government

• Type| Bihar Government
• Body| Mukhia
• Mukhia (मुखिया)| Shri Mati Sabujiya Devi (श्री मति सबुजिया देवी)
Elevation

| 45 m (148 ft)
Population

• Total| 4,507
Languages

• Official| Hindi, Maithili
Time zone| UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN|

852127

Vehicle registration| BR 19
Sex ratio| 980 females per 1000 males ♂/♀ ♂/♀

Balhampur is a village situated in the South of Saharsa District in the north Indian state Bihar.[1] Balhampur is part of Simri Bakhtiyarpur Block and Khagaria Assembly constituency. It is located at 25°45′54″N 86°34′28″E﻿ / ﻿25.76500°N 86.57444°E﻿ / 25.76500; 86.57444 at an elevation of 45 m above MSL. Neighbouring places include Simri Bakhtiyarpur (5 km north), Mahkhar , Bhorha (2 km east) and Saharsa (15 km North).

Kosi river flows 3 km west of Balhampur.

## Education

### School

* Utkramit Madhya Vidyalay Balhampur [2]
* Utkramit Madhya Vidyalay Morkahi Balutola

## Economy

Balhampur's economy is predominantly agricultural with the primary crops being wheat, rice, and makhana (fox nut). These agricultural products play a significant role in the region's economy, not only supporting local markets but also contributing to trade with other states. Makhana, in particular, is a key export, as it is highly sought after for its nutritional value and use in various culinary preparations. The cultivation of these crops sustains the livelihoods of a large portion of the population and serves as the backbone of Balhampur's economic activity.[3]

## Transportation

Balhampur is well connected through Rail, Air and Road transport, nearest railway station is 'Baba Raghuni Halt Dwarika' which is 3 km east, Darbhanga Airport 101 km and National Highway 231 passing from side which connect Saharsa- Simri Bakhtiyarpur- Mahesh Khunt- Purnia.[4]

## See also

* List of villages in Saharsa district
* Saharsa district
* Barsam, Bihar
* Balutola
* Baghwa

## References

1. ^ hindi. "Balhampur Pin Code - 852127, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search saharsa Post Office Address". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 November 2024.
2. ^ भारती, ब्रजेश (27 November 2022). "उत्क्रमित मध्य विद्यालय बलहमपुर में एमडीएम बंद, बच्चों ने किया हंगामा". Brajesh Ki Baat. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
3. ^ "Bihar - Agriculture, Industry, Services | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
4. ^ "PM lays foundation stone for newcivil enclave at Darbhanga airport". The Times of India. 21 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 November 2024.

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Populated places in Saharsa district

Blocks and subdivisions|

* Kahra Block
* Nauhatta Block
* Satar Kataiya
* Simri-Bakhtiarpur

Populated places|

* Baghwa
* Balhampur
* Bangaon
* Barsam
* Basauna
* Bharauli
* Biratpur
* Chainpur
* Dhabouli
* Kahra
* Khajuraha
* Kumhrauli
* Lagma
* Mahishi
* Majhaul
* Mohanpur
* Nauhatta
* Rohua
* Sabaila
* Shahpur
* Sihaul
* Solindabad
* Sonbarsa Raj
* Balutola

## Balhampur

Village in Bihar, India

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