Balupur - Sikanderpur, Ballia

Balupur is a village situated in the Sikanderpur tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikanderpur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Balupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balupur is 198185. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.52 hectares and falls under the 277303 pincode. Sikandar Pur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Balupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balupur

According to the 2011 Census, Balupur village had a total population of 5,476 people, including 2,787 males and 2,689 females, living in 864 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.39%, with male literacy at 80.01% and female literacy at 58.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 857, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 486.

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

Nearby Villages of Balupur

Balupur 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 Balupur

Balupur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bansdih Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandar Pur to Balupur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Balupur is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balupur

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

Health Facilities in Balupur

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

FAQs about Balupur