Balarampur - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Balarampur is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 47.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Kanainagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarampur is 321227. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.42 hectares and falls under the 741163 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 66 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 Tehatta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balarampur

According to the 2011 Census, Balarampur village had a total population of 1,014 people, including 514 males and 500 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.03%, with male literacy at 71.94% and female literacy at 70.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,014514500
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1206555
Scheduled Castes (SC)220115105
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452223
Literate Population635323312
Illiterate Population379191188

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BahadurpurNorth1.98 km
BhabanipurWest2.16 km
BinodnagarNorth-West2.59 km
HaripurNorth-East2.74 km
KaraigachhiSouth2.81 km
MrigiNorth3.30 km
Betai JitpurSouth-East3.74 km
BetaiEast3.82 km
SardangaWest3.86 km
ChilakhaliSouth-West3.90 km

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 Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Balarampur is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Balarampur

Where is Balarampur located?

Balarampur village is located in Tehatta - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balarampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Balarampur is Kanainagar.

What is the pincode of Balarampur?

The pincode of Balarampur is 741163.

What is the population of Balarampur?

Balarampur had a total population of 1,014, including 514 males and 500 females.

How many households are there in Balarampur?

Balarampur had 242 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balarampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balarampur was 71.03%. Male literacy was 71.94% and female literacy was 70.11%.