Baliyagora - Potka, East Singhbum

Baliyagora is a village situated in the Potka subdivision of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 55 km from Jamshedpur. Gwalkanta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliyagora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliyagora is 363619. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 831002 pincode.

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

Population of Baliyagora

As per Census 2011, Baliyagora village has a total population of 166 people, consisting of 89 males and 77 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 63 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1668977
Child Population (0–6 yrs)332211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1668977
Literate Population634617
Illiterate Population1034360

Nearby Villages of Baliyagora

Baliyagora 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MohanadiSouth-West1.63 km
GargaonWest2.50 km
RimraNorth-West2.69 km
OrkaberaNorth-West2.73 km
GoalkataSouth-West3.16 km
BarajharnailNorth3.42 km
BaliposhWest3.74 km
KulamaraNorth-East3.96 km
PatharbhangaNorth-West4.05 km
DhanguriyaSouth-West4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baliyagora

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Baliyagora. The nearest railway station is Galudih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamshedpur to Baliyagora is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baliyagora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Baliyagora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Baliyagora

Where is Baliyagora located?

Baliyagora village is located in Potka Subdivision, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baliyagora?

The Gram Panchayat of Baliyagora is Gwalkanta.

What is the pincode of Baliyagora?

The pincode of Baliyagora is 831002.

What is the population of Baliyagora?

Baliyagora has a total population of 166, including 89 males and 77 females.

How many households are there in Baliyagora?

There are 28 households in Baliyagora.

What is the literacy rate in Baliyagora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baliyagora is 37.95%. Male literacy is 51.69% and female literacy is 22.08%.