Balla - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Balla is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Shyamsundar. Natu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balla is 320776. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.49 hectares and falls under the 713424 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Balla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raina Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balla

According to the 2011 Census, Balla village had a total population of 1,743 people, including 870 males and 873 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.53%, with male literacy at 87.00% and female literacy at 72.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 625, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Balla

Balla 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 Balla

Balla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Balla is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balla

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

Health Facilities in Balla

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

FAQs about Balla