Balop - Khurai, Sagar

Balop is a village situated in the Khurai tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurai and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Dharmpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balop village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balop is 459916. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.43 hectares and falls under the 470117 pincode. Khurai is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Balop

According to the 2011 Census, Balop village had a total population of 704 people, including 372 males and 332 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.11%, with male literacy at 74.45% and female literacy at 45.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Balop

Balop 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 Balop

Public transport in the Balop is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jeruwa Khera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurai to Balop is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Balop is about 51 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 Balop

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

Health Facilities in Balop

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

FAQs about Balop