Balara (Maithili/Nepali: बलरा) is a municipality in Sarlahi District, a part of Madhesh Province in Nepal.

[3][4][1] Balara Municipality is composed of Balaramal (Got Balara), Bhansar Tol, Lakshmipur, Okas, Jabdi, Jamuniya, Narharganj, Arnaha, Hatiyaul, Sedhwa, Sijuwa, Mirjapur, Sudama, Chatauna, Achalgadh, Baluwabhar, Gadahiya, Dumariya, Maath Tola and Kharaiya Tola.

Balara is currently the fifth largest city in Sarlahi District (after Malangawa, Barhathwa, Hariwon and Lalbandi.

Maithili is the most spoken language in the Balara Municipality, with Hindi, Nepali and English understood by the city's educated residents.

Holi, Deepawali and Chhat pooja are celebrated in a carnival-like atmosphere.