Balrampur - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Balrampur is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Balrampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balrampur is 448268. The village covers a total geographical area of 640.24 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Balrampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Balrampur

According to the 2011 Census, Balrampur village had a total population of 1,447 people, including 706 males and 741 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.28%, with male literacy at 77.85% and female literacy at 58.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Balrampur

Balrampur 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 Balrampur

Balrampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Balrampur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Balrampur is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balrampur

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

Health Facilities in Balrampur

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

FAQs about Balrampur