Balia

Balia is a village located in Belhar subdivision of Banka district in Bihar, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Belhar (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Banka. As per 2009 stats, Ranga is the gram panchayat of Balia village.

Balia has its own place in the vibrant Banka region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Balia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balia is 241543. The village spans a total geographical area of 396 hectares. Banka is nearest town to Balia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

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Population of Balia

Below is a concise population overview of Balia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,883 917 966
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 336 149 187
Scheduled Castes (SC) 131 68 63
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 195 98 97
Literate Population 822 503 319
Illiterate Population 1,061 414 647

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balia village:

  • The total population of Balia village is around 1,883, including approximately 917 males and 966 females, with a sex ratio of 1053 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 336 children aged 0–6 years in Balia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balia village has 131 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 195 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Balia village is about 43.65%, with male literacy at 54.85% and female literacy at 33.02%.
  • There are around 359 households in Balia village.

Connectivity of Balia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balia. As per the 2011 stats, Balia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Balia

Knowing the nearby villages of Balia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balia.

Bakrar Ghorbahiar Majhali Rajarampur Baburampur Tilwaria Semaria Banheti Bogaiya Lulha Mahkara

Frequently Asked Questions about Balia

Where is Balia located?
Balia village is situated in Belhar Subdivision, within the Banka district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balia?
The Gram Panchayat of Balia is Ranga (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Balia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balia is 1,883, with 917 males and 966 females.
How many households are there in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balia village has a total of 359 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balia is 43.65%. The male literacy rate is 54.85%, while the female literacy rate is 33.02%.