Balia

Balia is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.9km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 33.5km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Mankiary is the gram panchayat of Balia village.

Here you can discover what makes Balia unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Balia’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 Balia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balia is 331150. The village spans a total geographical area of 287.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723201. Bokaro is nearest town to Balia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balia 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 Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balia

Population of Balia

According to the 2011 Census, Balia has a total population of about 2,526, with approximately 1,250 males and 1,276 females. The sex ratio is around 1020 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 443 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 255 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 76. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.12%, with male literacy at about 60.00% and female literacy near 32.52%. There are around 485 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balia

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

Nearby Villages of Balia

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balia