Balapur

Balapur is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.9km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Balapur village. As per 2009 stats, Malancha is the gram panchayat of Balapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Balapur unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Balapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balapur is 311624. The village spans a total geographical area of 136.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Balapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balapur

Population of Balapur

According to the 2011 Census, Balapur has a total population of about 1,425, with approximately 736 males and 689 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 810 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 423. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.95%, with male literacy at about 61.55% and female literacy near 47.90%. There are around 367 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balapur. As per the 2011 stats, Balapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Balapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balapur