Where is Balia village located?
Balia is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balia Village
Balia is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216402, the Census 2011 record lists 906 people in 142 households and the reported area is 128.4 hectares. The local references include Lachhnauta Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 15 km.
Balia is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216402 and 906 people in 142 households.
Village Code216402
Population906
Households142
Area128.4 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
Detailed village profile
Balia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 906 people, 128.4 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Balia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balia falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 216402.
- The record lists 906 people living in 142 households.
- The reported village area is 128.4 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
- 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
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balia
- Census Village Code
- 216402
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Pashchim Champaran
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gaunaha
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01015
- CD Block
- Gaunaha
- Gram Panchayat
- Lachhnauta
- Households
- 142
- Population
- 906
- Male Population
- 477
- Female Population
- 429
- Sex Ratio
- 899.37
- Area
- 128.4 hectares
- Area
- 1.28 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
705.61 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.38 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
52.76%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
71.5%
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 216402, Lachhnauta Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01015
- Village Census Code
- 216402
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0014
- CD Block Name
- Gaunaha
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Lachhnauta
Location and Distance
Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Balia, about 15 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gaunaha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 56 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 128.4 hectares
- Area
- 1.28 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 906 people in 142 households, with 477 male residents and 429 female residents. The average household size is 6.38, and SC share is 52.76% and ST share is 0% for Balia. Population density works out to about 705.61 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 142
- Total Population
- 906
- Male Population
- 477
- Female Population
- 429
- Sex Ratio
- 899.37
- Average Household Size
- 6.38
- SC Population
- 478
- SC Male Population
- 247
- SC Female Population
- 231
- SC Population Share
- 52.76
- 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
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 15.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balia include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balia include self-help groups 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 96.8 hectares and irrigated land is 69.2 hectares (71.5% 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
- 15.8
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 96.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 27.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 69.2
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 59.1 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 10.1 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapFrequently Asked Questions
Which district is Balia village in?
Balia village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Balia village in?
Balia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Balia under?
Balia comes under Gaunaha 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 216402.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balia under?
Balia is listed under Lachhnauta Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.
What is the population of Balia village?
The village record lists 906 people and 142 households for Balia.
How many households are in Balia village?
The village record lists 142 households for Balia.
What is the male and female population of Balia?
The record lists 477 male residents and 429 female residents for Balia.
What is the sex ratio of Balia village?
The sex ratio of Balia is 899.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balia village?
The reported geographical area of Balia is 128.4 hectares.
What is the population density of Balia village?
The approximate population density of Balia is 705.61 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 Narkatiyaganj, about 15 km away.
How far is Balia from the district headquarters?
Balia is about 56 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balia from the sub-district headquarters?
Balia is about 16 km from Gaunaha, 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 96.8 hectares and irrigated land is 69.2 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balia.