Balarampur
Balarampur is a Town and Subdivision in Puruliya District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Balarampur Block (CD) is 02393. Total area of balarampur subdivision is 301 km² including 291.69 km² rural area and 9.51 km² urban area. Balarampur subdivision has a population of 1,37,950 peoples, out of which urban population is 24,431 while rural population is 1,13,519. Balarampur has a sex ratio of approximately 943 females for every 1,000 males. Balarampur subdivision has a population density of 458 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 26,255 houses in the sub-district, including 4,636 urban houses and 21,619 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 51.60% population of balarampur subdivision is literate, out of which 63.31% males and 39.17% females are literate.
List of Villages in Balarampur Subdivision
Balarampur Subdivision has a total of 90 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Balarampur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Amaru | Darda | Balarampur (4 km) |
2 | Amruhasa | Darda | Balarampur (5 km) |
3 | Arahansa | Tentlow | Balarampur (18 km) |
4 | Atebela | Darda | Balarampur (10 km) |
5 | Baghadih | Tentlow | Balarampur (5 km) |
6 | Baikunthapur Alias Samurdi | Tentlow | Balarampur (5 km) |
7 | Balarampur | Balarampur | Balarampur |
8 | Banbandha | Tentlow | Balarampur (10 km) |
9 | Bankudi | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (13 km) |
10 | Baragado Alias Hetyadih | Tentlow | Balarampur (5 km) |
11 | Baraha Chatarma | Bela | Balarampur (10 km) |
12 | Baraurmma | Baraurma | Balarampur (10 km) |
13 | Bela | Bela | Balampur (4 km) |
14 | Benryadi | Genrua | Balampur (5 km) |
15 | Berada | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (12 km) |
16 | Berma | Bela | Balarampur (4 km) |
17 | Bersa | Genrua | Balarampur (7 km) |
18 | Bhalubasa | Bela | Balarampur (10 km) |
19 | Bhaluka | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (13 km) |
20 | Bhurudih | Darda | Balarampur (10 km) |
21 | Biramdih | Bela | Balarampur (10 km) |
22 | Brindabanpur | Bela | Balarampur (10 km) |
23 | Burudih | Tentlow | Balarampur (10 km) |
24 | Chakulia | Darda | Balarampur (10 km) |
25 | Chhota Urmma | Baraurma | Balarampur (8 km) |
26 | Chhotagado | Tentlow | Balarampur (5 km) |
27 | Dabha | Genrua | Balarampur (5 km) |
28 | Dandudi | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (11 km) |
29 | Darbaria | Baraurma | Balarampur (5 km) |
30 | Darda | Darda | Balarampur (10 km) |
31 | Detya | Bela | Balarampur (10 km) |
32 | Deuli | Darda | Balarampur (5 km) |
33 | Dhebridin Alias Sarjumla | Bela | Balarampur (10 km) |
34 | Domantar | Darda | Balarampur (5 km) |
35 | Dumarbera | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (14 km) |
36 | Dumari | Baraurma | Balarampur (5 km) |
37 | Erka | Bela | Balarampur (10 km) |
38 | Fatehpur | Tentlow | Balarampur (10 km) |
39 | Garga | Genrua | Balarampur (10 km) |
40 | Genrua | Genrua | Balarampur (5 km) |
41 | Gergedih | Tentlow | Balarampur (5 km) |
42 | Ghasidi | Baraurma | Balarampur (7 km) |
43 | Ghatbera | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (16 km) |
44 | Giting Lahar | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (3 km) |
45 | Gobindapur | Tentlow | Balarampur (5 km) |
46 | Gobinddih | Baraurma | Balarampur (10 km) |
47 | Gohaldang | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (17 km) |
48 | Hanspur | Tentlow | Balarampur (10 km) |
49 | Harat | Darda | Balarampur (10 km) |
50 | Harjora | Baraurma | Balarampur (5 km) |
51 | Inchadih | Bela | Balarampur (5 km) |
52 | Jambani | Baraurma | Balarampur (5 km) |
53 | Jashudi | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (13 km) |
54 | Jorka | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (12 km) |
55 | Jugidi Kashidi | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (10 km) |
56 | Juradih | Darda | Balarampur (5 km) |
57 | Kadamdih | Darda | Balarampur (10 km) |
58 | Kana | Genrua | Balarampur (5 km) |
59 | Karma | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (5 km) |
60 | Kayradia | Bela | Balarampur (10 km) |
61 | Keraya | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (11 km) |
62 | Khayradih | Baraurma | Balarampur (5 km) |
63 | Kurni | Darda | Balarampur (10 km) |
64 | Latadah | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (10 km) |
65 | Maldi | Baraurma | Balarampur (5 km) |
66 | Malti | Bela | Balarampur (10 km) |
67 | Mirmi | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (18 km) |
68 | Moraidih | Darda | Balarampur (10 km) |
69 | Murugora | Darda | Balarampur (10 km) |
70 | Namshol | Baraurma | Balarampur (5 km) |
71 | Nekre | Genrua | Balarampur (10 km) |
72 | Neudih | Bela | Balarampur (10 km) |
73 | Panradda | Baraurma | Balarampur (5 km) |
74 | Parasya | Baraurma | Balarampur (10 km) |
75 | Parbad Kashitanr | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (17 km) |
76 | Rapkata | Darda | Balarampur (5 km) |
77 | Ruchap | Darda | Balarampur (5 km) |
78 | Rugri | Genrua | Balarampur (10 km) |
79 | Sagma | Baraurma | Balarampur (5 km) |
80 | Salbani | Tentlow | Balarampur (5 km) |
81 | Shyam Nagar | Tentlow | Balarampur (10 km) |
82 | Shyamnagar Alias Jajodih | Bela | Balarampur (5 km) |
83 | Siringi | Genrua | Balarampur (7 km) |
84 | Sirkabad | Baraurma | Balarampur (5 km) |
85 | Soranghatu | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (16 km) |
86 | Sunidih | Genrua | Balarampur (5 km) |
87 | Supurdi | Tentlow | Balarampur (10 km) |
88 | Tentlo | Tentlow | Balarampur (10 km) |
89 | Tilai | Ghatbera Kerowa | Balarampur (8 km) |
90 | Ulidi | Genrua | Balarampur (5 km) |
Population of Balarampur Subdivision
The population profile of Balarampur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Balarampur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,118 | 16,958 | 3,160 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,396 | 8,745 | 1,651 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,722 | 8,213 | 1,509 |
Literate Population | 71,176 | 55,228 | 15,948 |
Literate Male Population | 44,950 | 35,635 | 9,315 |
Literate Female Population | 26,226 | 19,593 | 6,633 |
Illiterate Population | 66,774 | 58,291 | 8,483 |
Illiterate Male Population | 26,045 | 22,679 | 3,366 |
Illiterate Female Population | 40,729 | 35,612 | 5,117 |
Total Households | 26,255 | 21,619 | 4,636 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Balarampur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 16,427 | 12,663 | 3,764 |
SC Male Population | 8,542 | 6,621 | 1,921 |
SC Female Population | 7,885 | 6,042 | 1,843 |
Total ST Population | 43,738 | 42,365 | 1,373 |
ST Male Population | 22,141 | 21,454 | 687 |
ST Female Population | 21,597 | 20,911 | 686 |
Population Density | 458 / km² | 389 / km² | 2,569 / km² |