Balia - Birni, Giridih

Balia is a village situated in the Birni subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Birni and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Baliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balia is 352405. The village covers a total geographical area of 216 hectares and falls under the 815316 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Balia

According to the 2011 Census, Balia village had a total population of 1,814 people, including 934 males and 880 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.52%, with male literacy at 70.88% and female literacy at 41.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 535, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaudhribandh, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Balia is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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:

FAQs about Balia