Balarpur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Balarpur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 42.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Joydev-kenduli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarpur is 317970. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.69 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Balarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balarpur

As per Census 2011, Balarpur village has a total population of 157 people, consisting of 78 males and 79 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 28 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balarpur

Balarpur 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 Balarpur

Balarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajbandh, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Balarpur is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Balarpur is about 42.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balarpur

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

Health Facilities in Balarpur

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

FAQs about Balarpur