Balarampur - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Balarampur is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bankapalas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarampur is 423818. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Junagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balarampur

As per Census 2011, Balarampur village has a total population of 456 people, consisting of 227 males and 229 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 196 literate and 260 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 305 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balarampur are given below:

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Balarampur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Balarampur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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