Balapur - Murtijapur, Akola

Balapur is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Mohkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapur is 530314. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.1 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Balapur

According to the 2011 Census, Balapur village had a total population of 155 people, including 77 males and 78 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.78%, with male literacy at 92.65% and female literacy at 89.04%.

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

Nearby Villages of Balapur

Balapur 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 Balapur

Balapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murtajapur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Balapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Balapur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balapur

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

Health Facilities in Balapur

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

FAQs about Balapur