Balla

Block / Subdivision Jhargram
State West Bengal

About Balla

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balla village is 339727. Balla village is located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Balla village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chubka is the gram panchayat of Balla village.

The total geographical area of village is 42.66 hectares. Balla has a total population of 554 peoples, out of which male population is 289 while female population is 265. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 916 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balla village is 70.22% out of which 77.85% males and 61.89% females are literate. There are about 135 houses in balla village. Pincode of balla village locality is 721513.

When it comes to administration, Balla village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Balla village comes under Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. Kharagpur is nearest town to balla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Balla

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 554 289 265
Literate Population 389 225 164
Illiterate Population 165 64 101

Connectivity of Balla

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Balla

Frequently Asked Questions about Balla

Where is Balla located?

Balla village is situated in Jhargram Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balla?

The Gram Panchayat of Balla is Chubka (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Balla?

The pincode of Balla is 721513, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Balla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balla is 554, with 289 males and 265 females.

How many households are there in Balla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Balla village has a total of 135 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balla as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balla is 70.22%. The male literacy rate is 77.85%, while the female literacy rate is 61.89%.