Balapur - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Balapur is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Balapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapur is 173502. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.77 hectares and falls under the 271203 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Balapur

As per Census 2011, Balapur village has a total population of 3,688 people, consisting of 1,936 males and 1,752 females. The village has 520 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 620 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,475 literate and 2,213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 554 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balapur are given below:

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakshmanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Balapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Balapur is about 28 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