Where is Balia village located?
Balia is in Mahishi Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balia Village
Balia is an inhabited village in Mahishi Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226340, the Census 2011 record lists 1,272 people in 198 households and the reported area is 168 hectares. The local references include Kundah Gram Panchayat, Mahishi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 25 km.
Balia is a village in Mahishi Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226340 and 1,272 people in 198 households.
Village Code226340
Population1,272
Households198
Area168 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa
Detailed village profile
Balia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,272 people, 168 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Balia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balia falls under Mahishi Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 226340.
- The record lists 1,272 people living in 198 households.
- The reported village area is 168 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Balia
- Census Village Code
- 226340
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Saharsa
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Mahishi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01173
- CD Block
- Mahishi
- Gram Panchayat
- Kundah
- Households
- 198
- Population
- 1,272
- Male Population
- 682
- Female Population
- 590
- Sex Ratio
- 865.1
- Area
- 168 hectares
- Area
- 1.68 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 25 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 852216
- 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
757.14 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.42 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
39.31%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.16%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
31.5%
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 226340, Kundah Gram Panchayat and Mahishi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01173
- Village Census Code
- 226340
- CD Block Code
- 0161
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Mahishi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kundah
Location and Distance
Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Balia, about 25 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Mahishi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Saharsa
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 25 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 25 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Saharsa
- Distance within State/UT
- 25 km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 25 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 168 hectares
- Area
- 1.68 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,272 people in 198 households, with 682 male residents and 590 female residents. The average household size is 6.42, and SC share is 39.31% and ST share is 0.16% for Balia. Population density works out to about 757.14 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 198
- Total Population
- 1,272
- Male Population
- 682
- Female Population
- 590
- Sex Ratio
- 865.1
- Average Household Size
- 6.42
- SC Population
- 500
- SC Male Population
- 255
- SC Female Population
- 245
- SC Population Share
- 39.31
- ST Population
- 2
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.16
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balia list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
- 9
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.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 33.84 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balia include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Other District 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, 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- 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 107.44 hectares and irrigated land is 33.84 hectares (31.5% 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
- 22.89
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 1.13 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 36.54 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 107.44
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 73.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 33.84
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
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank 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.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 852216 | Saharsa | Mahishi | Mahisi | Mahishi Pathak Tola Mahishi, Saharsa, Bihar, 852216 |
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 Saharsa district.
Which state is Balia village in?
Balia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Balia under?
Balia comes under Mahishi 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 226340.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balia under?
Balia is listed under KUNDAH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mahishi.
What is the population of Balia village?
The village record lists 1,272 people and 198 households for Balia.
How many households are in Balia village?
The village record lists 198 households for Balia.
What is the male and female population of Balia?
The record lists 682 male residents and 590 female residents for Balia.
What is the sex ratio of Balia village?
The sex ratio of Balia is 865.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balia village?
The reported geographical area of Balia is 168 hectares.
What is the population density of Balia village?
The approximate population density of Balia is 757.14 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 Saharsa, about 25 km away.
How far is Balia from the district headquarters?
Balia is about 25 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balia from the sub-district headquarters?
Balia is about 15 km from Mahishi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Balia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balia?
For Balia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 107.44 hectares and irrigated land is 33.84 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balia?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balia. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.