Balia Population, Caste, Working Data Barddhaman, West Bengal - Census 2011
Balia is a village situated in Kalna - II block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 662 families residing in the village Balia. The total population of Balia is 2,808 out of which 1,464 are males and 1,344 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balia is 918.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balia village is 289 which is 10% of the total population. There are 143 male children and 146 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balia is 1,021 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (918) of Balia village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balia is 68.6%. Thus Balia village has a higher literacy rate compared to 68% of Barddhaman district. The male literacy rate is 77.14% and the female literacy rate is 59.18% in Balia village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Balia village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Balia Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balia village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 289 | 143 | 146 |
| Literacy | 68.6% | 77.14% | 59.18% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,909 | 990 | 919 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 267 | 136 | 131 |
| Illiterate | 1,080 | 445 | 635 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 68% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9.5% of total population in Balia village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balia village out of total population, 1,316 were engaged in work activities. 57.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 42.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,316 workers engaged in Main Work, 178 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 438 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 756 | 574 | 182 |
| Cultivators | 178 | 171 | 7 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 438 | 296 | 142 |
| Household Industries | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Other Workers | 135 | 105 | 30 |
| Marginal Workers | 560 | 350 | 210 |
| Non Working | 1,492 | 540 | 952 |
Map of Balia, Barddhaman, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Balia, Kalna - II
Below are the list of villages near Balia village in Kalna - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Anukhal | 1,887 |
| Akalpaush | 2,394 |
| Rukashpur | 510 |
| Narenga | 1,848 |
| Sadhpukharia | 913 |
| Bajitpur | 462 |
| Baitipara | 943 |
| Agradaha | 1,439 |
| Tehata | 2,937 |
| Jhikra | 824 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balia, Barddhaman, West Bengal - Wikipedia