Balpura - Dhanora, Seoni

Balpura is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Gorakhpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balpura is 496376. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.79 hectares and falls under the 480661 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Balpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balpura

According to the 2011 Census, Balpura village had a total population of 692 people, including 343 males and 349 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.70%, with male literacy at 78.01% and female literacy at 63.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Balpura

Balpura 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 Balpura

Balpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khairee Halt, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Balpura is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Balpura is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balpura

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

Health Facilities in Balpura

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

FAQs about Balpura