Baya

Baya is a village located in Singla tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Singla (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Naikudi is the gram panchayat of Baya village.

Here you can discover what makes Baya unique in its vibrant Singla-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Baya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Baya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baya is 392236. The village spans a total geographical area of 113 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756024. Baleshwar is nearest town to Baya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baya

Population of Baya

According to the 2011 Census, Baya has a total population of about 2,076, with approximately 1,057 males and 1,019 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 254 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 410 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 20. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.76%, with male literacy at about 82.78% and female literacy near 74.58%. There are around 483 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Baya. As per the 2011 stats, Baya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Baya

Knowing the nearby villages of Baya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Baya.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baya