Balia

Balia is a village located in Andar subdivision of Siwan district in Bihar, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Andar (tehsildar office) and 11km away from district headquarter Siwan. As per 2009 stats, Balia village is also a gram panchayat.

Balia has its own place in the vibrant Siwan 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 232431. The village spans a total geographical area of 161 hectares. Siwan is nearest town to Balia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km 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 2,238 1,136 1,102
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 291 157 134
Scheduled Castes (SC) 148 66 82
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 180 87 93
Literate Population 1,362 805 557
Illiterate Population 876 331 545

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

  • The total population of Balia village is around 2,238, including approximately 1,136 males and 1,102 females, with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 291 children aged 0–6 years in Balia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balia village has 148 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 180 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Balia village is about 60.86%, with male literacy at 70.86% and female literacy at 50.54%.
  • There are around 351 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 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 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.

Gaura Bhaurajpur Masudaha Parari Lachchhiram Belahi Chhajwa Salahpur Hakma Hata Modassilpur Jamalpur Kodaila

Frequently Asked Questions about Balia

Where is Balia located?
Balia village is situated in Andar Subdivision, within the Siwan district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balia?
Balia serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Balia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balia is 2,238, with 1,136 males and 1,102 females.
How many households are there in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balia village has a total of 351 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balia is 60.86%. The male literacy rate is 70.86%, while the female literacy rate is 50.54%.