Balia Binodpur - Ratua - I, Malda

Balia Binodpur is a village situated in the Ratua - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Ratua and around 46.2 km from English Bazar. Bhado serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balia Binodpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balia Binodpur is 312395. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.81 hectares and falls under the 732139 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Balia Binodpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balia Binodpur

As per Census 2011, Balia Binodpur village has a total population of 1,972 people, consisting of 1,000 males and 972 females. The village has 391 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 381 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 920 literate and 1,052 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balia Binodpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9721,000972
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381184197
Literate Population920501419
Illiterate Population1,052499553

Nearby Villages of Balia Binodpur

Balia Binodpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DotalSouth-East0.68 km
JagannathpurSouth-West1.17 km
GopalpurSouth-East1.40 km
Bishal GokulpurSouth1.53 km
ParakaramNorth1.64 km
NaokaramSouth1.65 km
MatiganjNorth-East1.67 km
Amar SinghiSouth-East2.24 km
Chandi PrasadSouth2.56 km
DaudpurSouth2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balia Binodpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Balia Binodpur. The nearest railway station is Samsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Balia Binodpur is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Balia Binodpur is about 46.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balia Binodpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Balia Binodpur

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 Binodpur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Balia Binodpur

Where is Balia Binodpur located?

Balia Binodpur village is located in Ratua - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balia Binodpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Balia Binodpur is Bhado.

What is the pincode of Balia Binodpur?

The pincode of Balia Binodpur is 732139.

What is the population of Balia Binodpur?

Balia Binodpur has a total population of 1,972, including 1,000 males and 972 females.

How many households are there in Balia Binodpur?

There are 391 households in Balia Binodpur.

What is the literacy rate in Balia Binodpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balia Binodpur is 46.65%. Male literacy is 50.10% and female literacy is 43.11%.