Balarajapuram - Krishnarayapuram, Karur

Balarajapuram is a village situated in the Krishnarayapuram taluka of Karur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarayapuram and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Karur. Balarajapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarajapuram is 635585. The village covers a total geographical area of 814.52 hectares and falls under the 639102 pincode. Puliyur is the nearest town.

Balarajapuram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnarayapuram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balarajapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Balarajapuram village had a total population of 5,720 people, including 2,849 males and 2,871 females, living in 1,637 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.01%, with male literacy at 87.74% and female literacy at 64.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,030, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Balarajapuram

Balarajapuram 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 Balarajapuram

Balarajapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Virarakkiyam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Karur to Balarajapuram is about 12 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 Balarajapuram

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

Health Facilities in Balarajapuram

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

FAQs about Balarajapuram