Indian Village Directory

Balia Village

Balia is an inhabited village in Kathikund Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 370703, the Census 2011 record lists 355 people in 86 households and the reported area is 125.47 hectares. The local references include Bartala Gram Panchayat, Kathikund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 28 km.

In short:

Balia is a village in Kathikund Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 370703 and 355 people in 86 households.

Village Code370703
Population355
Households86
Area125.47 hectares
Nearest TownDumka

Detailed village profile

Balia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 355 people, 125.47 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Balia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Dumka
Sub-district Kathikund
CD Block Kathikund
Gram Panchayat BARTALA
  • Balia falls under Kathikund Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 370703.
  • The record lists 355 people living in 86 households.
  • The reported village area is 125.47 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Balia
Census Village Code
370703
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kathikund
Sub-district Census Code
02670
CD Block
Kathikund
Gram Panchayat
Bartala
Households
86
Population
355
Male Population
172
Female Population
183
Sex Ratio
1,063.95
Area
125.47 hectares
Area
1.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814103
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 282.94 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.13 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 99.44% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 14.3% 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 370703, Bartala Gram Panchayat and Kathikund CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02670
Village Census Code
370703
CD Block Code
0176
CD Block Name
Kathikund
Gram Panchayat Name
Bartala

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Balia, about 28 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kathikund
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
28 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
125.47 hectares
Area
1.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 355 people in 86 households, with 172 male residents and 183 female residents. The average household size is 4.13, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.44% for Balia. Population density works out to about 282.94 people per sq km.

Total Households
86
Total Population
355
Male Population
172
Female Population
183
Sex Ratio
1,063.95
Average Household Size
4.13
ST Population
353
ST Male Population
172
ST Female Population
181
ST Population Share
99.44
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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balia include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Spring
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
22.17 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.28 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
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balia include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balia is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balia show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 34.01 hectares and irrigated land is 4.88 hectares (14.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
2.03 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.13
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.17 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.03 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.13 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
23.47 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
29.33 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
34.01
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
29.14 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.88
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.6 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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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.

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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India CRM 814103 Dumka Kathikund Bara Kathikund Kathikund Kathikund, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814103

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

Where is Balia village located?

Balia is in Kathikund Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Balia village in?

Balia village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Balia village in?

Balia village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Balia under?

Balia comes under Kathikund Sub-district. 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 370703.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balia under?

Balia is listed under BARTALA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kathikund.

What is the population of Balia village?

The village record lists 355 people and 86 households for Balia.

How many households are in Balia village?

The village record lists 86 households for Balia.

What is the male and female population of Balia?

The record lists 172 male residents and 183 female residents for Balia.

What is the sex ratio of Balia village?

The sex ratio of Balia is 1,063.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balia village?

The reported geographical area of Balia is 125.47 hectares.

What is the population density of Balia village?

The approximate population density of Balia is 282.94 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 Dumka, about 28 km away.

How far is Balia from the district headquarters?

Balia is about 28 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balia from the sub-district headquarters?

Balia is about 3 km from Kathikund, the sub-district 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 Rice, net sown area is 34.01 hectares and irrigated land is 4.88 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.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.