Balia - Arsha, Purulia

Balia is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.9 km from Sirkabad and around 33.5 km from Purulia. Mankiary serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balia is 331150. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.33 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 70 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 Joypur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balia

As per Census 2011, Balia village has a total population of 2,526 people, consisting of 1,250 males and 1,276 females. The village has 485 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 443 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,165 literate and 1,361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Public transport in the Balia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotshila, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Balia is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Balia is about 33.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

FAQs about Balia