Balia Population, Caste, Working Data Kishanganj, Bihar - Census 2011
Balia is a village situated in Kochadhamin block of Kishanganj district in Bihar. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 783 families residing in the village Balia. The total population of Balia is 3,874 out of which 2,055 are males and 1,819 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balia is 885.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balia village is 828 which is 21% of the total population. There are 423 male children and 405 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balia is 957 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (885) of Balia village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balia is 54.2%. Thus Balia village has a higher literacy rate compared to 44.1% of Kishanganj district. The male literacy rate is 64.28% and the female literacy rate is 42.5% 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 | 828 | 423 | 405 |
| Literacy | 54.17% | 64.28% | 42.5% |
| Scheduled Caste | 390 | 200 | 190 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 46 | 24 | 22 |
| Illiterate | 2,224 | 1,006 | 1,218 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 10.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.2% of total population in Balia village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Balia village out of total population, 1,234 were engaged in work activities. 87% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 13% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1,234 workers engaged in Main Work, 260 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 754 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 1,074 | 995 | 79 |
| Cultivators | 260 | 253 | 7 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 754 | 701 | 53 |
| Household Industries | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Other Workers | 54 | 37 | 17 |
| Marginal Workers | 160 | 92 | 68 |
| Non Working | 2,640 | 968 | 1,672 |
Map of Balia, Kishanganj, Bihar
Nearby Villages to Balia, Kochadhamin
Below are the list of villages near Balia village in Kochadhamin.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kabaia | 405 |
| Surang | 391 |
| Saptia | 765 |
| Andhasur | 2,576 |
| Sehangaon | 2,536 |
| Jadhail | 422 |
| Bishunpur | 2,215 |
| Pachahara | 1,844 |
| Mehadipur | 703 |
| Dogharia | 3,864 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balia, Kishanganj, Bihar - Wikipedia