Balipur

Balipur is a village located in Bhangar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 25.6km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindapur (tehsildar office) and 32.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Durgapur is the gram panchayat of Balipur village.

Here you can discover what makes Balipur unique in its vibrant Bhangar I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Balipur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balipur is 333654. The village spans a total geographical area of 60.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Calcutta is nearest town to Balipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balipur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balipur

Population of Balipur

According to the 2011 Census, Balipur has a total population of about 1,549, with approximately 792 males and 757 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 208 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.36%, with male literacy at about 68.31% and female literacy near 60.24%. There are around 324 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balipur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balipur. As per the 2011 stats, Balipur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balipur

Knowing the nearby villages of Balipur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balipur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balipur