Balia Population, Caste, Working Data Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Census 2011
Balia is a village situated in Gopiballavpur - II block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 290 families residing in the village Balia. The total population of Balia is 1,390 out of which 696 are males and 694 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balia is 997.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balia village is 150 which is 11% of the total population. There are 81 male children and 69 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balia is 852 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (997) of Balia village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balia is 74.7%. Thus Balia village has a higher literacy rate compared to 69% of Paschim Medinipur district. The male literacy rate is 80.16% and the female literacy rate is 69.28% 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 | 150 | 81 | 69 |
| Literacy | 74.68% | 80.16% | 69.28% |
| Scheduled Caste | 409 | 206 | 203 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 464 | 203 | 261 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 29.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Balia village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balia village out of total population, 449 were engaged in work activities. 62.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 37.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 449 workers engaged in Main Work, 201 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 28 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 280 | 238 | 42 |
| Cultivators | 201 | 185 | 16 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Household Industries | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 49 | 38 | 11 |
| Marginal Workers | 169 | 129 | 40 |
| Non Working | 941 | 329 | 612 |
Map of Balia, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Nearby Villages to Balia, Gopiballavpur - II
Below are the list of villages near Balia village in Gopiballavpur - II.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Bhutkahalia | 196 |
| Nohatikri | 327 |
| Bhatpara | 351 |
| Asanbani | 236 |
| Askola | 1,564 |
| Paik Ambi | 860 |
| Jamua | 265 |
| Goursahi Baramania | 268 |
| Jamua Akna | 595 |
| Naupara | 1,306 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balia, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal - Wikipedia