Balia

Balia is a village located in Hinjili tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 31km away from sub-district headquarter Hinjili (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Adapada is the gram panchayat of Balia village.

Balia has its own place in the vibrant Ganjam region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Balia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balia is 412306. The village spans a total geographical area of 40 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761144. Digapahandi is nearest town to Balia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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Population of Balia

Below is a concise population overview of Balia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 641 334 307
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 60 32 28
Scheduled Castes (SC) 30 13 17
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 441 268 173
Illiterate Population 200 66 134

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balia village:

  • The total population of Balia village is around 641, including approximately 334 males and 307 females, with a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 60 children aged 0–6 years in Balia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balia village has 30 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Balia village is about 68.80%, with male literacy at 80.24% and female literacy at 56.35%.
  • There are around 133 households in Balia village.

Connectivity of Balia

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Balia

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

Baraori Lenkakhali Patharapunji Addapada Penduralundi Kaithabeda Mohiguda Karakhandi Laxmipur Balarampur Buguda

Frequently Asked Questions about Balia

Where is Balia located?
Balia village is situated in Hinjili Tehsil, within the Ganjam district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balia?
The Gram Panchayat of Balia is Adapada (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Balia?
The pincode of Balia is 761144, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Balia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balia is 641, with 334 males and 307 females.
How many households are there in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balia village has a total of 133 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balia is 68.80%. The male literacy rate is 80.24%, while the female literacy rate is 56.35%.