Balbalia - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Balbalia is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Piyali and around 33.1 km from Alipore. Shankarpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balbalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balbalia is 333948. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.85 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Balbalia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balbalia

According to the 2011 Census, Balbalia village had a total population of 4,759 people, including 2,408 males and 2,351 females, living in 902 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.16%, with male literacy at 66.99% and female literacy at 61.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Balbalia

Balbalia 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 Balbalia

Balbalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gocharan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Balbalia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Balbalia is about 33.1 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 Balbalia

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

Health Facilities in Balbalia

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

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