Balarampur - Pursura, Hooghly

Balarampur is a village situated in the Pursura subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Pursura and around 52.7 km from Chinsura. Sreerampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarampur is 324425. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.65 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Balarampur

As per Census 2011, Balarampur village has a total population of 2,984 people, consisting of 1,559 males and 1,425 females. The village has 675 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 291 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,261 literate and 723 illiterate residents. Additionally, 338 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balarampur

Balarampur 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 Balarampur

Public transport in the Balarampur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Balarampur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Balarampur is about 52.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balarampur

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

Health Facilities in Balarampur

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

FAQs about Balarampur