Balia is a village in Arsha Sub-District of Puruliya district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 331150.
About Balia village record
Balia is listed under Arsha Sub-District in Puruliya district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.
The Census 2011 record reports population 2,526, 485 households, area 287.33 hectares, PIN code 723201.
Quick facts
- Village
- Balia
- Village code
- 331150
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Arsha
- District
- Puruliya
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 2,526
- Households
- 485
- Sex ratio
- 1,021 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 287.33 hectares
- Population density
- 879 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 723201
Census code and location hierarchy
For Balia, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 19
- District code
- 340
- Sub-district code
- 02389
- Village code
- 331150
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Balia |
| Census village code | 331150 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Puruliya |
| District code | 340 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Arsha |
| Sub-district code | 02389 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 2,526 |
| Households | 485 |
| Male population | 1,250 |
| Female population | 1,276 |
| Sex ratio | 1,021 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 255 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 76 |
| Area | 287.33 hectares |
| Population density | 879 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 723201 |
| CD block | Arsha |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Bokaro |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 70 km |
Facilities and amenities in Balia
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 3 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 16 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Culturable waste land | 149.70 hectares |
| Net area sown | 137.63 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 121 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 16.63 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Balia in West Bengal. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Balia name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Balia?
The Census village code of Balia is 331150.
Where is Balia village?
Balia village is in Arsha Sub-District (sub-district) of Puruliya district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Balia?
The source reports a population of 2,526 for Balia.
What is the sex ratio of Balia?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Balia is 1,021 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.