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.

Balapur has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Balapur

Below is a concise population overview of Balapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balapur village:

• The total population of Balapur village is around 1,425, including approximately 736 males and 689 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 145 children aged 0–6 years in Balapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Balapur village has 810 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 423 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Balapur village is about 54.95%, with male literacy at 61.55% and female literacy at 47.90%.
• There are around 367 households in Balapur village.

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.

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