Baliara - Namkhana, South 24 Parganas

Baliara is a village situated in the Namkhana subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19 km from Namkhana and around 111 km from Alipore. Mausini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliara is 335307. The village covers a total geographical area of 1210.22 hectares and falls under the 743357 pincode. Kakdwip is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Baliara

As per Census 2011, Baliara village has a total population of 8,672 people, consisting of 4,358 males and 4,314 females. The village has 1,746 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,957 literate and 2,715 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,348 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 204 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baliara

Baliara 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 Baliara

Baliara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Namkhana, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kakdwip to Baliara is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Baliara is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baliara

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

Health Facilities in Baliara

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

FAQs about Baliara