Balnapur - Tirwa, Kannauj

Balnapur is a village situated in the Tirwa tehsil of Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirwa and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Kannauj. Balnapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balnapur is 147251. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.28 hectares and falls under the 209734 pincode. Kannauj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Balnapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kannauj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Balnapur

As per Census 2011, Balnapur village has a total population of 1,383 people, consisting of 750 males and 633 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 844 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 915 literate and 468 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,383750633
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227123104
Scheduled Castes (SC)320167153
Literate Population915546369
Illiterate Population468204264

Nearby Villages of Balnapur

Balnapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SatsharSouth-West0.81 km
Alipur AhanaSouth-East1.58 km
PattiNorth-West1.74 km
PaithanaNorth-East1.84 km
KhurdapurWest2.88 km
SandaWest2.96 km
NistouliSouth-West3.00 km
KaderaNorth-West3.13 km
JainpuraSouth3.22 km
ThatiaEast3.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balnapur

Balnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mani Mau, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannauj to Balnapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannauj to Balnapur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balnapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Balnapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Balnapur

Where is Balnapur located?

Balnapur village is located in Tirwa Tehsil, Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balnapur?

Balnapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Balnapur?

The pincode of Balnapur is 209734.

What is the population of Balnapur?

Balnapur has a total population of 1,383, including 750 males and 633 females.

How many households are there in Balnapur?

There are 231 households in Balnapur.

What is the literacy rate in Balnapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balnapur is 66.16%. Male literacy is 72.80% and female literacy is 58.29%.