Balirampur - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Balirampur is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mahuawa Sagrauwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balirampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balirampur is 216572. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.79 hectares and falls under the 845306 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Balirampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Balirampur

According to the 2011 Census, Balirampur village had a total population of 2,119 people, including 1,103 males and 1,016 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.02%, with male literacy at 80.88% and female literacy at 53.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1191,1031,016
Child Population (0–6 yrs)543261282
Scheduled Castes (SC)1799881
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,072681391
Illiterate Population1,047422625

Nearby Villages of Balirampur

Balirampur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhaluahiaEast1.26 km
MahuawaSouth1.46 km
MathuraWest1.91 km
SukhlahiNorth1.92 km
SiarahiSouth-West1.92 km
ParsaEast1.98 km
BelwaniaNorth-East2.23 km
BherihariSouth2.46 km
MarjadwaSouth-East2.53 km
MajhariaNorth-East2.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balirampur

Public transport in the Balirampur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Marajdwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Balirampur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Balirampur is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balirampur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balirampur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Balirampur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balirampur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Balirampur

Where is Balirampur located?

Balirampur village is located in Mainatanr Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Balirampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Balirampur is Mahuawa Sagrauwa.

What is the pincode of Balirampur?

The pincode of Balirampur is 845306.

What is the population of Balirampur?

Balirampur had a total population of 2,119, including 1,103 males and 1,016 females.

How many households are there in Balirampur?

Balirampur had 307 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balirampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balirampur was 68.02%. Male literacy was 80.88% and female literacy was 53.27%.