Balia

Balia is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Balia unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur 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 309574. The village spans a total geographical area of 108.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raiganj is nearest town to Balia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km 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 Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj 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 2,514, with approximately 1,274 males and 1,240 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 542 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 67 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 338. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.08%, with male literacy at about 39.17% and female literacy near 32.90%. There are around 456 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