Balarampur - Hinjili, Ganjam

Balarampur is a village situated in the Hinjili tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinjili and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Makarjhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarampur is 412311. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 761101 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Balarampur

According to the 2011 Census, Balarampur village had a total population of 1,126 people, including 555 males and 571 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.46%, with male literacy at 82.24% and female literacy at 56.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 414.

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

Nearby Villages of Balarampur

Balarampur 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 Balarampur

Balarampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Balarampur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Balarampur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balarampur

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

Health Facilities in Balarampur

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

FAQs about Balarampur