Where is Balia village located?
Balia is in Kharagpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
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.
Village Code341611
Population980
Households220
Area170.91 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur
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
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.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density573.4 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share56.33%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share21.43%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share18.5%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
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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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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 | 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 | 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
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.