Balarampur - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Balarampur is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Kujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarampur is 397211. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip 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 Paradeep Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balarampur

According to the 2011 Census, Balarampur village had a total population of 5,464 people, including 2,838 males and 2,626 females, living in 1,143 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.78%, with male literacy at 94.86% and female literacy at 84.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,247.

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 Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Balarampur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Balarampur is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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