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{{For|disambiguation|Balarampur (disambiguation){{!}}Balarampur}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
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'''Balarampur''' is a [[census town]] in the [[Balarampur, Purulia (community development block)|Balarampur]] [[Community development block in India|CD block]] in [[Purulia Sadar subdivision]] of the [[Purulia district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]].

==Geography==
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===Location===
Balarampur is located at {{Coord|23.12|N|86.22|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Balarampur.html | title = Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Balarampur}}</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|300|m|ft|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}.

===Area overview===
Purulia district forms the lowest step of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]]. The general scenario is undulating land with scattered hills. [[Purulia Sadar subdivision]] covers the central portion of the district. 83.80% of the population of the subdivision lives in rural areas. The map alongside shows some urbanization around [[Purulia]] city. 18.58% of the population, the highest among the subdivisions of the district, lives in urban areas. There are 4 census towns in the subdivision. The [[Kangsabati River|Kangsabati]] (locally called Kansai) flows through the subdivision. The subdivision has old temples, some of them belonging to the 11th century or earlier. The focus is on education - the university, the sainik school, the Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith at [[Bongabari]], the upcoming medical college at [[Hatuara]], et al.<ref>Houlton, Sir John, ''Bihar, the Heart of India'', 1949, p. 170, Orient Longmans Ltd.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purulia |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2 |publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 12 January 2020 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |archive-date = 21 January 2019 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1914_PART_A_DCHB_PURULIYA.pdf | title = District Census Handbook, Puruliya, Series 20, Part XII A| work= Deulghat - Pages 99-100: Brief Description of Places of Religious, Historical or Archaeological Importance and Places of Tourist Importance of the District |publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |access-date = 21 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1914_PART_A_DCHB_PURULIYA.pdf | title = District Census Handbook, Puruliya, Series 20, Part XII A| work= Charra - Page 103: Brief Description of Places of Religious, Historical or Archaeological Importance and Places of Tourist Importance of the District |publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |access-date = 21 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://skbu.ac.in/ |title = Sidho-Kano-Birsha University |publisher= SKBU | access-date = 17 January 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://sainikschoolpurulia.com/| title = Sainik School Purulia| publisher = SSP |access-date = 1 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/west-bengals-rkm-college-bags-highest-naac-grade/articleshow/72731937.cms | title = West Bengal's RKM college bags highest NAAC grade| publisher = The Times of India, 16 December 2019 |access-date = 31 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://pgmch.edu.in/home|title = Purulia Government Medical College & Hospital |publisher= PGMCH | access-date = 17 January 2020 }}</ref>

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

==Civic administration==
===Police station===
Balarampur police station has jurisdiction over the [[Balarampur, Purulia (community development block)|Balarampur]] CD block. The area covered is 299.5 km2 and the population covered is 139,744. It has 12.39 km inter-state border with Nimdih PS in the Seraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purulia |work = Tables 2.1, 2.2 |publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 5 October 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |archive-date = 21 January 2019 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://puruliapolice.org/ps/balarampur-ps/ |title = Balarampur PS | publisher= Purulia District Police | access-date = 2 October 2016}}</ref>

==Demographics==
According to the [[2011 Census of India]] Balarampur had a total population of 24,431 of which 12,681 (52%) were males and 11,750 (48%) were females. There were 3,160 persons in the age range of 0–6 years. The total number of literate persons in Balarampur was 15,948 (74.98% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census3-2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 5 October 2016 }}</ref>

{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Balarampur had a population of 21,824. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Balarampur has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Infrastructure==
According to the ''District Census Handbook 2011, Puruliya'', Balarampur covered an area of 9.51 km2. Among the civic amenities, the protected water supply involved overhead tank, service reservoir, tap water from treated sources, covered wells. It had 1,855 domestic electric connections. Among the medical facilities it had 1 dispensary/ health centre,1 maternity and child welfare clinic, 1 veterinary hospital, 12 medicine shops. Among the educational facilities it had were 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 1 senior secondary school. Three important commodities it produced were paddy, rice and vegetables.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1914_PART_A_DCHB_PURULIYA.pdf | title = District Census Handbook Puruliya, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Section II Town Directory, Pages 1073-1083 Statement I: Status and Growth History, Pages 1006-1010; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 1010-1015; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 1015-1019; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 1019-1027 Statement V: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities, Pages 1027- 1029: Statement VI:Industry and Banking | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal |access-date = 30 January 2020}}</ref>

==Economics==
Balarmpur is a centre of shellac industry and business.

==Transport==
Two important roads the [[National Highway 32 (India)|National Highway 32]] and the [[State Highway 4 (West Bengal)|State Highway 4]] cross at this town and this junction is called Balarampur Chawk.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wbtrafficpolice.com/state-highways.php |title = List of State Highways in West Bengal | publisher= West Bengal Traffic Police | access-date = 23 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|title=Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways|publisher=[[Department of Road Transport and Highways]]|access-date=5 August 2016|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201124738/http://dorth.gov.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/finaldoc6143316640.pdf|archive-date=1 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Education==
[[Balarampur College]] was established in 1985. Affiliated with the [[Sidho Kanho Birsha University]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, history, political science, geography, philosophy, financial accounting, mathematics, and general courses in arts, science and commerce.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.balarampurcollege.in/ | title = Balarampur College| publisher = BC|access-date = 24 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.careers360.com/colleges/balarampur-college-purulia | title = Balarampur College | publisher = Careers 360 |access-date = 19 January 2020}}</ref>

==Healthcare==
Bansgarh Rural Hospital, with 30 beds at Rangadih, is the major government facility in the Balarampur CD block.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals | publisher = Government of West Bengal |access-date = 18 January 2020}}</ref> Gandhi Memorial Hospital at Bansgarh, with 15 beds, is run by a NGO.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://purulia.gov.in/distAdmin/departments/health/health.html | title = Purulia.nic.in| work= Health | publisher = District administration |access-date = 18 January 2020}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|3}}

{{Purulia District}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Purulia district]]

Balarampur, Purulia - Revision history

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