Where is Balia village located?
Balia is in Meherma Sub-district of Godda district in Jharkhand, India.
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Balia Village
Balia is an inhabited village in Meherma Sub-district of Godda district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 355827, the Census 2011 record lists 1,144 people in 222 households and the reported area is 42 hectares. The local references include Dodha Gram Panchayat, Meherma CD Block and the nearest town reference is Godda at about 50 km.
Balia is a village in Meherma Sub-district, Godda district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 355827 and 1,144 people in 222 households.
Village Code355827
Population1,144
Households222
Area42 hectares
Detailed village profile
Balia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,144 people, 42 hectares of reported area and Godda as the nearest town reference for Balia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balia falls under Meherma Sub-district in Godda district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 355827.
- The record lists 1,144 people living in 222 households.
- The reported village area is 42 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Godda.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health 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
- 355827
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Godda
- District Census Code
- 351
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Meherma
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02555
- CD Block
- Meherma
- Gram Panchayat
- Dodha
- Households
- 222
- Population
- 1,144
- Male Population
- 614
- Female Population
- 530
- Sex Ratio
- 863.19
- Area
- 42 hectares
- Area
- 0.42 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 814165
- 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
2,723.81 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.15 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
2.97%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
11.8%
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 355827, Dodha Gram Panchayat and Meherma CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 351
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02555
- Village Census Code
- 355827
- CD Block Code
- 0061
- CD Block Name
- Meherma
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Dodha
Location and Distance
Godda is the nearest town listed for Balia, about 50 km away. Godda is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Meherma
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Godda
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 50 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Godda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 50 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 42 hectares
- Area
- 0.42 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,144 people in 222 households, with 614 male residents and 530 female residents. The average household size is 5.15, and SC share is 2.97% and ST share is 0% for Balia. Population density works out to about 2,723.81 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 222
- Total Population
- 1,144
- Male Population
- 614
- Female Population
- 530
- Sex Ratio
- 863.19
- Average Household Size
- 5.15
- SC Population
- 34
- SC Male Population
- 18
- SC Female Population
- 16
- SC Population Share
- 2.97
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balia. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Balia.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.27 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Balia.
- Tractors
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balia include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balia show that net sown area is 25.4 hectares and irrigated land is 3 hectares (11.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 14.23
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 25.4
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 22.4 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 3.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 3 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
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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 local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | ATM | 814160 | Godda | Meherma | Bajitpur | Meharma, Godda VILL- Budhasan, Godda, Jharkhand, 814160 |
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 Godda district.
Which state is Balia village in?
Balia village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Balia under?
Balia comes under Meherma 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 355827.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balia under?
Balia is listed under DODHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meherma.
What is the population of Balia village?
The village record lists 1,144 people and 222 households for Balia.
How many households are in Balia village?
The village record lists 222 households for Balia.
What is the male and female population of Balia?
The record lists 614 male residents and 530 female residents for Balia.
What is the sex ratio of Balia village?
The sex ratio of Balia is 863.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balia village?
The reported geographical area of Balia is 42 hectares.
What is the population density of Balia village?
The approximate population density of Balia is 2,723.81 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 Godda, about 50 km away.
How far is Balia from the district headquarters?
Balia is about 50 km from Godda, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balia from the sub-district headquarters?
Balia is about 18 km from Meherma, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balia?
For Balia, net sown area is 25.4 hectares and irrigated land is 3 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.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balia.