Indian Village Directory

Balia Village

Balia is an inhabited village in Kharagpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341611, the Census 2011 record lists 980 people in 220 households and the reported area is 170.91 hectares. The local references include Kharagpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 10 km.

In short:

Balia is a village in Kharagpur - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 341611 and 980 people in 220 households.

Village Code341611
Population980
Households220
Area170.91 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Detailed village profile

Balia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 980 people, 170.91 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Balia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
CD Block Kharagpur - I
  • Balia falls under Kharagpur - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 341611.
  • The record lists 980 people living in 220 households.
  • The reported village area is 170.91 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
  • 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
341611
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kharagpur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02460
CD Block
Kharagpur - I
Households
220
Population
980
Male Population
480
Female Population
500
Sex Ratio
1,041.67
Area
170.91 hectares
Area
1.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721145
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 573.4 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.45 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 56.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 21.43% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 18.5% 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 341611 and Kharagpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02460
Village Census Code
341611
CD Block Code
0307
CD Block Name
Kharagpur - I

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Balia, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kharagpur
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
170.91 hectares
Area
1.71 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 980 people in 220 households, with 480 male residents and 500 female residents. The average household size is 4.45, and SC share is 56.33% and ST share is 21.43% for Balia. Population density works out to about 573.4 people per sq km.

Total Households
220
Total Population
980
Male Population
480
Female Population
500
Sex Ratio
1,041.67
Average Household Size
4.45
SC Population
552
SC Male Population
268
SC Female Population
284
SC Population Share
56.33
ST Population
210
ST Male Population
106
ST Female Population
104
ST Population Share
21.43
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 Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government 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 and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
19.99 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Balia.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balia is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 18 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 135.41 hectares and irrigated land is 25.01 hectares (18.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
15.51 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
135.41
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
110.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.01
Canals Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
17.01 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.

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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
5–10 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
ATM 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 ATM 721145 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - I Abhoyanagar Kharagpur Salua Bazar, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721145

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 Kharagpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Balia village in?

Balia village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Balia village in?

Balia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Balia under?

Balia comes under Kharagpur - I 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 341611.

What is the population of Balia village?

The village record lists 980 people and 220 households for Balia.

How many households are in Balia village?

The village record lists 220 households for Balia.

What is the male and female population of Balia?

The record lists 480 male residents and 500 female residents for Balia.

What is the sex ratio of Balia village?

The sex ratio of Balia is 1,041.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balia village?

The reported geographical area of Balia is 170.91 hectares.

What is the population density of Balia village?

The approximate population density of Balia is 573.4 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 Kharagpur, about 10 km away.

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 135.41 hectares and irrigated land is 25.01 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?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Balia.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Balia.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Balia.

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.