Balta - Illambazar, Birbhum

Balta is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 19.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Batikar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balta is 318065. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.64 hectares and falls under the 731121 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Balta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Balta

According to the 2011 Census, Balta village had a total population of 766 people, including 385 males and 381 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.97%, with male literacy at 72.16% and female literacy at 51.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 457.

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

Nearby Villages of Balta

Balta 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 Balta

Balta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kachujor, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Balta is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Balta is about 19.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balta

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

Health Facilities in Balta

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

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