Balia
About Balia
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balia village is 309574. Balia village is located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 33.6km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Balia village. As per 2009 stats, Altapur Ii is the gram panchayat of Balia village.
The total geographical area of village is 108.46 hectares. Balia has a total population of 2,514 peoples, out of which male population is 1,274 while female population is 1,240. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 973 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balia village is 36.08% out of which 39.17% males and 32.90% females are literate. There are about 456 houses in balia village. Pincode of balia village locality is 733134.
When it comes to administration, Balia village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Balia village comes under Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Raiganj is nearest town to balia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.
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Population of Balia
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,514 | 1,274 | 1,240 |
| Children (0-6) | 542 | 285 | 257 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 67 | 32 | 35 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 338 | 165 | 173 |
| Literate Population | 907 | 499 | 408 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,607 | 775 | 832 |
Connectivity of Balia
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balia
Where is Balia located?
Balia village is situated in Karandighi Subdivision, within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balia?
The Gram Panchayat of Balia is Altapur Ii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Balia?
The pincode of Balia is 733134, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Balia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balia is 2,514, with 1,274 males and 1,240 females.
How many households are there in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balia village has a total of 456 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balia is 36.08%. The male literacy rate is 39.17%, while the female literacy rate is 32.90%.