Balapur - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Balapur is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Karchhana and around 16 km from Allahabad. Balapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapur is 162261. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.83 hectares and falls under the 212111 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Karchhana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balapur

As per Census 2011, Balapur village has a total population of 4,676 people, consisting of 2,460 males and 2,216 females. The village has 799 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 797 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,725 literate and 1,951 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,211 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 Iradatganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Balapur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Balapur is about 16 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 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