Balarampur - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Balarampur is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Chutiakhore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarampur is 308860. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.83 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Balarampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balarampur

As per Census 2011, Balarampur village has a total population of 3,963 people, consisting of 2,040 males and 1,923 females. The village has 778 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 677 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,102 literate and 1,861 illiterate residents. Additionally, 650 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balarampur are given below:

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:

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 Mangurjan, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Balarampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Balarampur is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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:

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:

FAQs about Balarampur