Balapur

Balapur is a village located in Barharia subdivision of Siwan district in Bihar, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Barharia (tehsildar office) and 11km away from district headquarter Siwan. As per 2009 stats, Balapur village is also a gram panchayat.

Balapur has its own place in the vibrant Siwan region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Balapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balapur is 231471. The village spans a total geographical area of 271 hectares. Siwan is nearest town to Balapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

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Population of Balapur

Below is a concise population overview of Balapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,567 2,289 2,278
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 776 385 391
Scheduled Castes (SC) 729 369 360
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 383 203 180
Literate Population 2,535 1,531 1,004
Illiterate Population 2,032 758 1,274

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balapur village:

  • The total population of Balapur village is around 4,567, including approximately 2,289 males and 2,278 females, with a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 776 children aged 0–6 years in Balapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balapur village has 729 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 383 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Balapur village is about 55.51%, with male literacy at 66.89% and female literacy at 44.07%.
  • There are around 703 households in Balapur village.

Connectivity of Balapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balapur. As per the 2011 stats, Balapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Balapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Balapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balapur.

Kurwa Qismat Surwalia Hathgain Surwalia Bangra Khizar Chak Tilbhiriya Khurd Tilbhiriya Kalam Ranipur Athkhambha Sadarpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Balapur

Where is Balapur located?
Balapur village is situated in Barharia Subdivision, within the Siwan district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balapur?
Balapur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Balapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balapur is 4,567, with 2,289 males and 2,278 females.
How many households are there in Balapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balapur village has a total of 703 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balapur is 55.51%. The male literacy rate is 66.89%, while the female literacy rate is 44.07%.