Balapur - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Balapur is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Bikapur and around 38 km from Faizabad. Balapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapur is 166800. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.49 hectares and falls under the 224206 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Balapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goshainganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balapur

According to the 2011 Census, Balapur village had a total population of 1,060 people, including 541 males and 519 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.40%, with male literacy at 60.04% and female literacy at 48.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 388.

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

Nearby Villages of Balapur

Balapur 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 Balapur

Balapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ulna Bhari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Balapur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Balapur is about 38 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 Balapur

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

Health Facilities in Balapur

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

FAQs about Balapur