Balapur

Balapur is a village located in Vikramgad tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Vikramgad (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Kegawa is the gram panchayat of Balapur village.

Balapur has its own place in the vibrant Thane region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Balapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balapur is 551768. The village spans a total geographical area of 978 hectares. Jawhar is nearest town to Balapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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Population of Balapur

Below is a concise population overview of Balapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,617 1,315 1,302
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 436 229 207
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2,599 1,305 1,294
Literate Population 1,210 734 476
Illiterate Population 1,407 581 826

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balapur village:

  • The total population of Balapur village is around 2,617, including approximately 1,315 males and 1,302 females, with a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 436 children aged 0–6 years in Balapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balapur village has 2,599 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Balapur village is about 46.24%, with male literacy at 55.82% and female literacy at 36.56%.
  • There are around 507 households in Balapur village.

Connectivity of Balapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balapur. As per the 2011 stats, Balapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Balapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Balapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balapur.

Varanwadi Vittalnagar Wehelpada Shavate Ambeghar Medhi Sawarai Kegva Dadade Devapur Anandpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Balapur

Where is Balapur located?
Balapur village is situated in Vikramgad Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Balapur is Kegawa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Balapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balapur is 2,617, with 1,315 males and 1,302 females.
How many households are there in Balapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balapur village has a total of 507 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balapur is 46.24%. The male literacy rate is 55.82%, while the female literacy rate is 36.56%.