Balia Village
Balia is a revenue village in Gomia block, Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 146 in 37 households (Census 2011).
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146 souls. 37 homes.
Gomia block, Bokaro district, Jharkhand.
Balia today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,800Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Masur Dal₹9,800Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Balia, Gomia block, Bokaro!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Balia
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Balia at a glance
A small village by the standards of Gomia block, Balia ranked 96th of 105 by population, with 146 people in 37 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 25.4%, below Bokaro district's 63.3% (Gomia block: 56.3%), while the sex ratio was 1,355 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 944. It falls under Hurlung gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 825312. The village covers 239 hectares — about 2.4 km², or roughly 61 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Gomia Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Gram panchayat
Balia is in the Hurlung gram panchayat.
Other villages in Hurlung
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Balia compares
By population, Balia ranks #96 of 105 inhabited villages in Gomia block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Balia ranks
| Ranked by | Balia | In Bokaro district | In Jharkhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 146 | 582 of 604 | 25,572 of 29,393 (tied)above 13% | 1,262 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 37 | 573 of 604 (tied) | 24,147 of 29,393 (tied)above 17% | 245 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 25.5% | 602 of 604 | 28,394 of 29,393 (tied)above 3% | 62.5% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,355 per 1,000 males | 5 of 604 | 329 of 29,372 (tied)above 99% | 949 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 3.95 per household | 603 of 604 | 28,586 of 29,393 (tied)above 3% | 5.20 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 61.1 per km² | 587 of 604 | 27,806 of 29,278 (tied)above 5% | 473.8 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 49.3% | 150 of 604 (tied) | 11,808 of 29,393 (tied)above 59% | 39.3% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Balia
In Bokaro district
- TutijharnaGomia, Bokaro156 people · 27.8% literate · 1,229 per 1,000 · 4.73 per householdCompare →
- JareaGomia, Bokaro254 people · 30.8% literate · 1,566 per 1,000 · 4.88 per householdCompare →
- BaghjobraPeterwar, Bokaro235 people · 40.5% literate · 1,176 per 1,000 · 5.22 per householdCompare →
- PindraGomia, Bokaro261 people · 46.6% literate · 1,139 per 1,000 · 5.02 per householdCompare →
- DegagarhaNawadih, Bokaro530 people · 34.9% literate · 1,146 per 1,000 · 5.20 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- DaharlangiMasalia, Dumka175 people · 29.7% literate · 1,365 per 1,000 · 4.07 per householdCompare →
- SimaljoriBorio, Sahebganj124 people · 30.8% literate · 1,340 per 1,000 · 4.28 per householdCompare →
- PokhariyaBorio, Sahebganj235 people · 21.6% literate · 1,350 per 1,000 · 4.05 per householdCompare →
- ParkaniSundarpahari, Godda172 people · 26.1% literate · 1,356 per 1,000 · 4.53 per householdCompare →
- IchatanrBorio, Sahebganj171 people · 32.0% literate · 1,311 per 1,000 · 3.98 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Balia had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 825312
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 146Census 2011
- Male / female
- 62 / 84
- Households
- 37
- People per home
- 3.9
- Literacy rate
- 25.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 72
- Work participation
- 49.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Balia on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 25 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Balia. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Balia · 24.0052° N, 85.7253° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Balia
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Land records · official portal for Jharkhand
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- Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand
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Essential services & places near Balia
Balia isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Gomia block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices385 in Bokaro district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
NEAR PO MORE MAIN ORAD GUMIA DIST BOKARO JHARKHAND 829111
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GRAM PALIHARI GURUDIH, PS GOMIA, POST OFFICE MORE, GOMIA, DIST BOKARO, JHARKHAND 829111
Bank · No map location — listed by district
NEAR GOMIA RAILWAY CROSSING GOMIA GOMIA GOMIA PIN 829111
Hospitals & clinics152 in Bokaro district
Schools & anganwadis17 in Bokaro district
Colleges & universities3 in Bokaro district
Temples12 in Bokaro district
Churches1 in Bokaro district
Mosques1 in Bokaro district
Other places of worship4 in Bokaro district
Transport51 in Bokaro district
Agriculture services1 in Bokaro district
Community places28 in Bokaro district
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People often ask about Balia
Where is Balia located?
Balia is a village in Gomia block of Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Balia in?
Balia is in Bokaro district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Balia belong to?
Balia comes under the Hurlung gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Balia?
The pincode of Balia, Gomia, Bokaro is 825312.
What is the population of Balia?
As per the 2011 Census, Balia had a population of 146 (62 males and 84 females).
How many households are there in Balia?
Balia had 37 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Balia?
Balia covers about 239 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Balia?
The literacy rate of Balia was 25.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Balia?
Balia had 1,355 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Balia in?
Balia is in the Gomia development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Balia?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balia is 362300 and its Census 2011 village code is 362300.
Which villages are near Balia?
Villages near Balia include Bansi (within ~25 km), Beraharihara (within ~25 km), Banaso (within ~25 km), Uprail Bodra (within ~25 km), Hethli Bodra (within ~25 km).
What is the population of Balia in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Balia's Census 2011 population of 146 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 180 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Balia?
The sarpanch of Balia has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 14 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Bokaro district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Balarampur APMC, Purulia APMC, Purulia district — about 63 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Balarampur APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Balarampur APMC | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Purulia APMC | 3,000 | 3,800 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Purulia APMC | 8,900 | 10,200 | 9,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Balarampur APMC | 8,900 | 10,500 | 9,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Purulia APMC | 18,900 | 19,600 | 19,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil | Balarampur APMC | 19,200 | 20,000 | 19,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Balarampur APMC | 4,200 | 5,200 | 4,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Balia's shops. Best mandi price near Balia →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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