Balarampur Village Overview
Balarampur is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 14.3 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 32.1 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hetgugui is the Gram Panchayat for Balarampur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Balarampur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarampur is 331154. The village covers a geographical area of 70.82 hectares and has a pincode of 723201. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.
Balarampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Balarampur
Population & Demographics of Balarampur
This section provides population and demographic details of Balarampur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 137 | 65 | 72 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 23 | 9 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 137 | 65 | 72 |
| Literate Population | 58 | 41 | 17 |
| Illiterate Population | 79 | 24 | 55 |
Key population details of Balarampur village are given below:
- Balarampur village is a very small village with a total population of around 137, including approximately 65 males and 72 females, with a sex ratio of 1107 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 137 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Balarampur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 42.34%.
- There are around 28 households in Balarampur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balarampur
Transport facilities help residents of Balarampur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Balarampur
The following villages are located close to Balarampur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balarampur
- Where is Balarampur located?
- Balarampur village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balarampur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Balarampur is Hetgugui (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Balarampur?
- The pincode of Balarampur is 723201.
- What is the population of Balarampur?
- Balarampur has a total population of 137, including 65 males and 72 females.
- How many households are there in Balarampur?
- There are 28 households in Balarampur.
- What is the literacy rate in Balarampur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balarampur is 42.34%. Male literacy is 63.08% and female literacy is 23.61%.