Balarampur - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Balarampur is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 87 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Astakuanr serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarampur is 388633. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 84 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 Jashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balarampur

According to the 2011 Census, Balarampur village had a total population of 409 people, including 209 males and 200 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.96%, with male literacy at 43.60% and female literacy at 16.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 409.

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

Public transport in the Balarampur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Balarampur is about 84 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Balarampur is about 36 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