Balpura - Shahabad, Rampur

Balpura is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Balpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balpura is 117050. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.09 hectares and falls under the 244922 pincode. Shahbaad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Balpura

As per Census 2011, Balpura village has a total population of 1,491 people, consisting of 783 males and 708 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 646 literate and 845 illiterate residents. Additionally, 530 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,491783708
Child Population (0–6 yrs)303173130
Scheduled Castes (SC)530280250
Literate Population646384262
Illiterate Population845399446

Nearby Villages of Balpura

Balpura 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)
BisauliNorth-West1.05 km
KharsolSouth1.05 km
AlafganjEast1.17 km
Madyan JhauNorth-East1.50 km
DhanauraWest1.55 km
Pipliya BhojSouth-West1.62 km
Patti FazilabadSouth-East2.15 km
ChaukoniSouth2.27 km
Sarai ImamSouth-East2.29 km
Mohammad NagarNorth-East2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balpura

Balpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raja Ka Sahaspur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahbaad to Balpura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Balpura is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Balpura

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

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

FAQs about Balpura

Where is Balpura located?

Balpura village is located in Shahabad Tehsil, Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balpura?

Balpura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Balpura?

The pincode of Balpura is 244922.

What is the population of Balpura?

Balpura has a total population of 1,491, including 783 males and 708 females.

How many households are there in Balpura?

There are 238 households in Balpura.

What is the literacy rate in Balpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balpura is 43.33%. Male literacy is 49.04% and female literacy is 37.01%.