Balia Pathar - Purulia - I, Purulia

Balia Pathar is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.1 km from Purulia and around 30 km from Purulia. Durku serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balia Pathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balia Pathar is 330977. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.23 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Balia Pathar

According to the 2011 Census, Balia Pathar village had a total population of 798 people, including 395 males and 403 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.59%, with male literacy at 77.42% and female literacy at 41.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 438.

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 Pathar

Balia Pathar 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 Pathar

Balia Pathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Balia Pathar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Balia Pathar is about 30 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 Pathar

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

Health Facilities in Balia Pathar

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 Pathar village are given below:

FAQs about Balia Pathar