Balpur

Balpur is a village located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Huma is the gram panchayat of Balpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Balpur unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Balpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balpur is 382246. The village spans a total geographical area of 142 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768113. Sambalpur is nearest town to Balpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balpur

Population of Balpur

According to the 2011 Census, Balpur has a total population of about 335, with approximately 168 males and 167 females. The sex ratio is around 994 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 154 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 107. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.24%, with male literacy at about 80.36% and female literacy near 64.07%. There are around 81 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balpur

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

Nearby Villages of Balpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balpur