Balla

Balla is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Balla unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Balla’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balla is 339727. The village spans a total geographical area of 42.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721513. Kharagpur is nearest town to Balla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balla village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balla

Population of Balla

According to the 2011 Census, Balla has a total population of about 554, with approximately 289 males and 265 females. The sex ratio is around 916 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 76 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 151 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.22%, with male literacy at about 77.85% and female literacy near 61.89%. There are around 135 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balla

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balla. As per the 2011 stats, Balla had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balla

Knowing the nearby villages of Balla helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balla.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balla