Balya - Satwas, Dewas

Balya is a village situated in the Satwas tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satwas and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Balya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balya is 473826. The village covers a total geographical area of 1427.45 hectares and falls under the 455459 pincode. Satwas is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Balya

According to the 2011 Census, Balya village had a total population of 2,022 people, including 1,009 males and 1,013 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.85%, with male literacy at 62.21% and female literacy at 41.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 954.

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

Nearby Villages of Balya

Balya 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 Balya

Balya 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 Kurawan, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satwas to Balya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Balya is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balya

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

Health Facilities in Balya

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

FAQs about Balya