Balia - Chakdah, Nadia

Balia is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 46.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Silinda-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balia is 322277. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.54 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Balia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balia

According to the 2011 Census, Balia village had a total population of 6,014 people, including 3,152 males and 2,862 females, living in 1,414 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.74%, with male literacy at 90.85% and female literacy at 82.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,098, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Balia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Balia is about 46.3 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

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:

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