Balia
About Balia
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Balia village is 309617. Balia village is located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.8km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Balia village. As per 2009 stats, Bindole is the gram panchayat of Balia village.
The total geographical area of village is 645.3 hectares. Balia has a total population of 3,156 peoples, out of which male population is 1,619 while female population is 1,537. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of balia village is 53.42% out of which 58.49% males and 48.08% females are literate. There are about 705 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Raiganj is nearest town to balia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.
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Population of Balia
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,156 | 1,619 | 1,537 |
| Literate Population | 1,686 | 947 | 739 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,470 | 672 | 798 |
Connectivity of Balia
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| 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 Raiganj Subdivision, within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balia?
The Gram Panchayat of Balia is Bindole (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 3,156, with 1,619 males and 1,537 females.
How many households are there in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balia village has a total of 705 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balia is 53.42%. The male literacy rate is 58.49%, while the female literacy rate is 48.08%.