Where is Balia village located?
Balia is in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balia Village
Balia is an inhabited village in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239813, the Census 2011 record lists 658 people in 115 households and the reported area is 77 hectares. The local references include Saroni Gram Panchayat, Shahkund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhagalpur at about 30 km.
Village Code239813
Population658
Households115
Area77 hectares
Nearest TownBhagalpur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balia
- Census Village Code
- 239813
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Bhagalpur
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shahkund
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01341
- CD Block
- Shahkund
- Gram Panchayat
- Saroni
- Households
- 115
- Population
- 658
- Male Population
- 347
- Female Population
- 311
- Sex Ratio
- 896.25
- Area
- 77 hectares
- Area
- 0.77 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhagalpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Balia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 658 people, 77 hectares of reported area and Bhagalpur as the nearest town reference for Balia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balia falls under Shahkund Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 239813.
- The record lists 658 people living in 115 households.
- The reported village area is 77 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhagalpur.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density854.55 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.72 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.44%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share48.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balia in the official administrative record. Census village code 239813, Saroni Gram Panchayat and Shahkund CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01341
- Village Census Code
- 239813
- CD Block Code
- 0329
- CD Block Name
- Shahkund
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Saroni
Location and Distance
Bhagalpur is the nearest town listed for Balia, about 30 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shahkund
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhagalpur
- Distance within State/UT
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 77 hectares
- Area
- 0.77 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 658 people in 115 households, with 347 male residents and 311 female residents. The average household size is 5.72, and SC share is 14.44% and ST share is 0% for Balia. Population density works out to about 854.55 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 115
- Total Population
- 658
- Male Population
- 347
- Female Population
- 311
- Sex Ratio
- 896.25
- Average Household Size
- 5.72
- SC Population
- 95
- SC Male Population
- 57
- SC Female Population
- 38
- SC Population Share
- 14.44
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balia list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 9.45 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balia include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balia is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 63.05 hectares and irrigated land is 30.4 hectares (48.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.34
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 11.61 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 63.05
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 32.65 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 30.4
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 7.1 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 13.85 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balia
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 67% |
| CRM | 1 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | 2 | 67% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | ATM | 812006 | Bhagalpur | Shahkund | Ratanpur | Bihar VILL- Ratanpur, Ratangunj Po- Ratangunj Ps:sajour Dist- Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812006 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 813108 | Bhagalpur | Shahkund | Kasba Kherhi | Shahkund Shahkund, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813108 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 812006 | Bhagalpur | Shahkund | Sajaur | Bhagalpur At+po=sajour, Via=nathnagar, Dist-Bhagalpur, Bihar, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812006 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Balia village in?
Balia village is in Bhagalpur district.
Which state is Balia village in?
Balia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Balia under?
Balia comes under Shahkund Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balia?
The Census village code of Balia is 239813.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balia under?
Balia is listed under Saroni Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shahkund.
What is the population of Balia village?
The village record lists 658 people and 115 households for Balia.
How many households are in Balia village?
The village record lists 115 households for Balia.
What is the male and female population of Balia?
The record lists 347 male residents and 311 female residents for Balia.
What is the sex ratio of Balia village?
The sex ratio of Balia is 896.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balia village?
The reported geographical area of Balia is 77 hectares.
What is the population density of Balia village?
The approximate population density of Balia is 854.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balia?
The nearest town listed for Balia is Bhagalpur, about 30 km away.
How far is Balia from the district headquarters?
Balia is about 30 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balia from the sub-district headquarters?
Balia is about 5 km from Shahkund, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Balia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balia?
For Balia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 63.05 hectares and irrigated land is 30.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balia?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.