Balia - Mahishi, Saharsa

Balia is a village situated in the Mahishi subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahishi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Kundah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balia is 226340. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 852216 pincode. Saharsa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Balia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahishi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madhepura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balia

As per Census 2011, Balia village has a total population of 1,272 people, consisting of 682 males and 590 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 598 literate and 674 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balia

Balia 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 Balia

Balia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Biraul, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharsa to Balia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balia

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

Health Facilities in Balia

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

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