Balanpur - Khair, Aligarh

Balanpur is a village situated in the Khair tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khair and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Balampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balanpur is 121725. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.92 hectares and falls under the 202137 pincode. Khair is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Balanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khair Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aligarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Balanpur village had a total population of 2,283 people, including 1,205 males and 1,078 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.12%, with male literacy at 84.02% and female literacy at 52.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 682.

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

Nearby Villages of Balanpur

Balanpur 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 Balanpur

Balanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Danwar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khair to Balanpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Balanpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balanpur

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

Health Facilities in Balanpur

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

FAQs about Balanpur