Balarampur Subdivision - Purulia, West Bengal
Balarampur is an administrative subdivision in the Purulia district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Balarampur is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Barabhum, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 301 km², including 291.69 km² rural area and 9.51 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 943 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Balarampur Subdivision
Balarampur Subdivision has a total of 95 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amaru | Rural | Darda |
| 2 | Amruhasa | Rural | Darda |
| 3 | Arahansa | Rural | Tentlow |
| 4 | Atebela | Rural | Darda |
| 5 | Baghadih | Rural | Tentlow |
| 6 | Baikunthapur Alias Samurdi | Rural | Tentlow |
| 7 | Balarampur (Ct) | Rural | Balarampur |
| 8 | Balarampur [Balarampur(Ct)] | Rural | Balarampur |
| 9 | Banbandha | Rural | Tentlow |
| 10 | Bankudi | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 11 | Bansgarh [Balarampur (Ct)] | Rural | Balarampur |
| 12 | Baragado Alias Hetyadih | Rural | Tentlow |
| 13 | Baraha Chatarma | Rural | Bela |
| 14 | Baraurmma | Rural | Baraurma |
| 15 | Bela | Rural | Bela |
| 16 | Benryadi | Rural | Genrua |
| 17 | Berada | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 18 | Berma | Rural | Bela |
| 19 | Bersa | Rural | Genrua |
| 20 | Bhalubasa | Rural | Bela |
| 21 | Bhaluka | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 22 | Bhurudih | Rural | Darda |
| 23 | Biramdih | Rural | Bela |
| 24 | Brindabanpur | Rural | Bela |
| 25 | Burudih | Rural | Tentlow |
| 26 | Chakulia | Rural | Darda |
| 27 | Chhota Urmma | Rural | Baraurma |
| 28 | Chhotagado | Rural | Tentlow |
| 29 | Dabha | Rural | Genrua |
| 30 | Dandudi | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 31 | Darbaria | Rural | Baraurma |
| 32 | Darda | Rural | Darda |
| 33 | Detya | Rural | Bela |
| 34 | Deuli | Rural | Darda |
| 35 | Deuli | Rural | Genrua |
| 36 | Dhebridin Alias Sarjumla | Rural | Bela |
| 37 | Domantar | Rural | Darda |
| 38 | Dumarbera | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 39 | Dumari | Rural | Baraurma |
| 40 | Erka | Rural | Bela |
| 41 | Fatehpur | Rural | Tentlow |
| 42 | Garga | Rural | Genrua |
| 43 | Genrua | Rural | Genrua |
| 44 | Gergedih | Rural | Tentlow |
| 45 | Ghasidi | Rural | Baraurma |
| 46 | Ghatbera | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 47 | Giting Lahar | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 48 | Gobindapur | Rural | Tentlow |
| 49 | Gobinddih | Rural | Baraurma |
| 50 | Gohaldang | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 51 | Hanspur | Rural | Tentlow |
| 52 | Harat | Rural | Darda |
| 53 | Harjora | Rural | Baraurma |
| 54 | Inchadih | Rural | Bela |
| 55 | Jambani | Rural | Baraurma |
| 56 | Jashudi | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 57 | Jorka | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 58 | Jugidi Kashidi | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 59 | Juradih | Rural | Darda |
| 60 | Kadamdih | Rural | Darda |
| 61 | Kana | Rural | Genrua |
| 62 | Karma | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 63 | Kayradia | Rural | Bela |
| 64 | Keraya | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 65 | Khayradih | Rural | Baraurma |
| 66 | Kurni | Rural | Darda |
| 67 | Latadah | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 68 | Maldi | Rural | Baraurma |
| 69 | Malti | Rural | Bela |
| 70 | Mirmi | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 71 | Moraidih | Rural | Darda |
| 72 | Murugora | Rural | Darda |
| 73 | Namshol | Rural | Baraurma |
| 74 | Nekre | Rural | Genrua |
| 75 | Neudih | Rural | Bela |
| 76 | Panradda | Rural | Baraurma |
| 77 | Parasya | Rural | Baraurma |
| 78 | Parbad Kashitanr | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 79 | Rangadih [Balarampur (Ct)] | Rural | Balarampur |
| 80 | Rapkata | Rural | Darda |
| 81 | Ruchap | Rural | Darda |
| 82 | Rugri | Rural | Genrua |
| 83 | Sagma | Rural | Baraurma |
| 84 | Salbani | Rural | Tentlow |
| 85 | Sapua [Balarampur (Ct)] | Rural | Balarampur |
| 86 | Shyam Nagar | Rural | Tentlow |
| 87 | Shyamnagar Alias Jajodih | Rural | Bela |
| 88 | Siringi | Rural | Genrua |
| 89 | Sirkabad | Rural | Baraurma |
| 90 | Soranghatu | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 91 | Sunidih | Rural | Genrua |
| 92 | Supurdi | Rural | Tentlow |
| 93 | Tentlo | Rural | Tentlow |
| 94 | Tilai | Rural | Ghatbera-Kerowa |
| 95 | Ulidi | Rural | Genrua |
Population of Balarampur Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Balarampur Subdivision has a total population of 1,37,950 people, consisting of 70,995 males and 66,955 females. There are 26,255 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 458 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,37,950 | 1,13,519 | 24,431 |
| Male Population | 70,995 | 58,314 | 12,681 |
| Female Population | 66,955 | 55,205 | 11,750 |
| Total Households | 26,255 | 21,619 | 4,636 |
| Population Density | 458 / km² | 389 / km² | 2,569 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 71,176 literate people and 20,118 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 16,427 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 43,738 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,118 | 16,958 | 3,160 |
| Literate Population | 71,176 | 55,228 | 15,948 |
| Illiterate Population | 66,774 | 58,291 | 8,483 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 16,427 | 12,663 | 3,764 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 43,738 | 42,365 | 1,373 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.