Balpur - Chandrapur, Sakti

Balpur is a village situated in the Chandrapur tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Dabhra and around 118 km from Janjgir. Balpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balpur is 437211. The village covers a total geographical area of 714.35 hectares and falls under the 495692 pincode. Chandrapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Balpur

According to the 2011 Census, Balpur village had a total population of 1,775 people, including 921 males and 854 females, living in 513 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.32%, with male literacy at 72.98% and female literacy at 49.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 943.

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

Nearby Villages of Balpur

Balpur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Balpur

Balpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandrapur to Balpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Balpur is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balpur

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

Health Facilities in Balpur

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

FAQs about Balpur