Balapara - Lakhipur, Goalpara
Balapara is a village situated in the Lakhipur subdivision of Goalpara district, Assam. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhipur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Goalpara. Kathuri-monkola Saildhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balapara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapara is 281777. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.34 hectares and falls under the 783120 pincode. Lakhipur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Balapara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhubri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Balapara
Balapara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Balapara
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balapara.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhipur to Balapara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Goalpara to Balapara is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balapara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balapara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Balapara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balapara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Balapara
Where is Balapara located?
Balapara village is located in Lakhipur Subdivision, Goalpara district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balapara?
The Gram Panchayat of Balapara is Kathuri-monkola Saildhara.
What is the pincode of Balapara?
The pincode of Balapara is 783120.