Balapur - Dhampur, Bijnor

Balapur is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Akhera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapur is 113457. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.06 hectares and falls under the 246733 pincode. Nahraur is the nearest town, located about 11 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 Nehtaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balapur

According to the 2011 Census, Balapur village had a total population of 202 people, including 110 males and 92 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.67%, with male literacy at 96.77% and female literacy at 98.73%.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sisauna, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nahraur to Balapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Balapur is about 35 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