Town Polytechnic, Ballia, established in 1957 by the late Murali Babu, the first Member of Parliament of Ballia, stands as the district's pioneering technical institution. Spanning approximately 23 acres in Tikhampur, Uttar Pradesh, it is affiliated with the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The polytechnic offers three-year diploma programs in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical (Production and Automobile) Engineering, and Modern Office Management and Secretarial Practice, with annual fees ranging from ?19,000 to ?26,000. The campus is equipped with essential facilities, including separate hostels for boys and girls, a well-stocked library, laboratories, computer labs, sports amenities, a cafeteria, and a training and placement cell. It maintains a commendable placement record, with numerous students securing positions in various industries. The polytechnic's vision is to provide quality technical education that fosters innovation, ethical leadership, and societal contribution, aligning with its mission to produce skilled professionals adept at meeting industry demands. Notably, it remains the first technical institute in Ballia, continuing to serve as a cornerstone for technical education in the region.