Balia - Maharajganj, Siwan

Balia is a village situated in the Maharajganj subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Balia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balia is 231825. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.39 hectares and falls under the 841238 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Balia

According to the 2011 Census, Balia village had a total population of 6,764 people, including 3,467 males and 3,297 females, living in 1,126 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.80%, with male literacy at 83.65% and female literacy at 61.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pachrukhi, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Balia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Balia is about 20 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 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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