Barkibalia - Balia, Begusarai

Barkibalia is a village situated in the Balia subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balia and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Baribalia North serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkibalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkibalia is 238336. The village covers a total geographical area of 1399 hectares and falls under the 851211 pincode. Balia is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Barkibalia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barkibalia

According to the 2011 Census, Barkibalia village had a total population of 24,038 people, including 12,692 males and 11,346 females, living in 4,338 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.67%, with male literacy at 66.07% and female literacy at 52.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,844.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barkibalia

Barkibalia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Barkibalia

Barkibalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakhminia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balia to Barkibalia is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Barkibalia is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkibalia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barkibalia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Barkibalia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barkibalia village are given below:

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