Balarampur - Gazole, Malda

Balarampur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Gazole and around 30.5 km from English Bazar. Majhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarampur is 312722. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.55 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 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 1,366 people, consisting of 695 males and 671 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 804 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 652 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 463 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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Balarampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Balarampur is about 30.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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