Balarampur - Chakdah, Nadia

Balarampur is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 47.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Silinda-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarampur is 322278. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.48 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Haringhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balarampur

According to the 2011 Census, Balarampur village had a total population of 4,606 people, including 2,423 males and 2,183 females, living in 1,075 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.28%, with male literacy at 86.97% and female literacy at 77.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,486, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 420.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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

Balarampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Balarampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Balarampur is about 47.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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