Balia

Balia is a village located in Biridi tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Biridi (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Jagatsinghapur . As per 2009 stats, Gopinathapur is the gram panchayat of Balia village.

Balia has its own place in the vibrant Jagatsinghapur 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 398077. The village spans a total geographical area of 281 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754140. Jagatsinghapur is nearest town to Balia village for all major economic activities.

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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 1,210 626 584
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 128 61 67
Scheduled Castes (SC) 762 393 369
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 39 23 16
Literate Population 852 487 365
Illiterate Population 358 139 219

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

  • The total population of Balia village is around 1,210, including approximately 626 males and 584 females, with a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 128 children aged 0–6 years in Balia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balia village has 762 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 39 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Balia village is about 70.41%, with male literacy at 77.80% and female literacy at 62.50%.
  • There are around 321 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 <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 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.

Maindipur Nuapari Pandia Anantabrahmapur Budha Pada Gopinathpur Padasahi Tanchhana Brahmapur Anakhia Adhangagarha Sankarpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Balia

Where is Balia located?
Balia village is situated in Biridi Tehsil, within the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balia?
The Gram Panchayat of Balia is Gopinathapur (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 754140, 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 1,210, with 626 males and 584 females.
How many households are there in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balia village has a total of 321 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balia is 70.41%. The male literacy rate is 77.80%, while the female literacy rate is 62.50%.