Balia - Arambag, Hooghly

Balia is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Arambag and around 72 km from Chinsura. Malaypur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balia is 324279. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.66 hectares and falls under the 712615 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Balia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Balia

According to the 2011 Census, Balia village had a total population of 2,021 people, including 1,045 males and 976 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.57%, with male literacy at 71.89% and female literacy at 58.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,685, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Balia

Balia 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 Balia

Balia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Balia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Balia is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balia

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

Health Facilities in Balia

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

FAQs about Balia