Balrampur is a city and a municipal board in Balrampur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated on the bank of river Rapti and is the district headquarters of Balrampur district.
The creation of Balrampur District was done on May 25, 1997 by the division of District Gonda. Siddharth Nagar, Shrawasti, Gonda District, are situated in the east-west and south sides respectively and Nepal State are Situated in its northern side.
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Balrampur town located on the bank of Rapti river is district head quarter. Balrampur is known for its temple Devipatan a shakipeeth
Coordinates – Balrampur is located at 27.43°N 82.18°E.
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Balrampur town located on the bank of Rapti river is district head quarter. Balrampur is known for its temple Devipatan a shakipeeth.
In 2011, Balrampur had population of 2,148,665 of which male and female were 1,114,721 and 1,033,944 respectively. In 2001 census, Balrampur had a population of 1,682,350 of which males were 887,939 and remaining 794,411 were females. Balrampur District population constituted 1.08 percent of total Maharashtra population. Balrampur is located at 27.43°N 82.18°E. It has an average elevation of 105 metres (344 ft). The area of the district is 336917 Ha. In which the agriculture irrigated area is 221432 Ha. In the north of the district is situated the Shivalics ranges of the Himalyas which is called Tarai Region.
The soils of the project area consist broadly of “Matiyar” or clay, “Dumat” or loam. The hard clay soil or Matiyar is ideal for rice cultivation and very fertile. The Dumat or loam is also fertile soil, ideal for cultivation of various types of crops. This is the reason for high crop yields in the project area.
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Balrampur district comes under north eastern Plain zone which has a relatively sub tropical climate with high variation between summer and winter temperature. The temperature of the district varies from 5 0C during winter to 430C during summer. The maximum rainfall occurs in last week of July and first week of August. Hot waves flows in the month of May and cold waves during January the average rainfall of the district was 1100 mm. The forest cover in the district is 18.15% of the total geographical area which is dominated by Northern tropical mixed types of forest. Wide variation is soil, topography, climate and habitat made this district different from others which is lead variability in flora and fauna. It also bestowed with wide range of biodiversity and is rich in horticulture heritage and genetic wealth.
Minimum
5°C
(Dec-Jan)
Maximum
45°C
(May-June)
Minimum
5°C
(Dec-Jan)
Maximum
45°C
(May-June)
When compared with winter, the summers have much more rainfall.
South West
Mansoon
990 mm
(June-Sep)
North West
Mansoon
95 mm
(Oct-Jan)
Summer
Rains
15 mm
(Mar-May)
There are mainly three seasons.
Summer
(Mar-June)
Rainy
(July-Sep)
Winter
(Oct-Feb)
Most of the agriculture depend on the rain water , very few farmers has access to the canal irrigation water comes from Chitourgarh and Kohargaddy dam .Some farmers have access of tube well water also which are either private or government run tube well.
Farmer of the district is very simple and hard working. Most of the population of district comes from farming backgrounds. Farmers are hardworking and following simple living.
Rice-Wheat cropping system is most predominant .The average rice yields in this region are between 2600–2900 kg/ha and that of wheat between 2800–2950 kg/ha. Rice, maize, pigeon pea, moong bean crops are common in Kharif season. In post-rainy (Rabi) season wheat, lentil, mustered, pigean pea, and sesame and at some places groundnut is grown on residual soil moisture with one or two supplemental irrigation. The important cash crops of the region are sugarcane, the region has good climate. Predominantly there are three seasons—hot summer (April–June), hot and humid rainy season (July–October) and cool dry winter (November–March). The growing period ranges from 180–210 days in a year. Two crops are common but with irrigation, third crop can also be taken during summer. The rainfall in the region is good, ranging between 1,050–1,300 mm.
In Kharif season farmers grow basmati rice, Kala namak and hybrid variety of rice with maize and green pea while in Rabi season main cultivated crop is Wheat ,Pulses ,Flaxseed ,lentil along with coriander etc.
Yellow stem borer is a serious pest of rice, and its incidence is noticed in the nursery, planting to mid tillering, and panicle initiation stages. Heavy infestation results in 40-60 percent yield loss. Symptoms of damage include the presence of brown-colored egg masses near leaf tips in the nursery and early transplanted plants.
One of the control measures is to clip off the tip of the seedlings before transplanting and collect and destroy stem borer egg masses present on the transplanted young rice plants.
Team NBFL conducted 100+ field demonstrations of clipping the paddy seedlings before transplanting and collecting and destroying stem borer eggs.
Benefits Of Line Sowing Of Paddy
A scientific study revealed that the average increase in paddy yield was about 20 % under the line sowing method over the broadcast method of paddy planting. The per hectare net return was more under-line sowing as compared to the broadcasted method of sowing.
Also, line sowing is more effective due to easy intercultural operations like weeding, spraying, etc., and uniform plant stand.
Team NBF demonstrated this technology at 100 farmers’ fields.
Technology Demonstration & Training
Pheromone Traps for insect management
Waste Decomposer for crop residue decomposing & quality compost making
Vermi Compost units
Botanical Pesticides
Contamination control in produce
Demonstration Of Pheromone Trap
Pheromone traps are often used to catch certain species of insects and in these traps, a pheromone attractant is used to lure insects. Once attracted, a catching bucket captures the insect.
Pheromones are sex attractants that attract only males of various species of insects. These types of traps are not used to control insects but instead are used to detect the presence of pests, for monitoring, or to determine the first appearance of a pest in an area.
To manage the yellow stem borer of the paddy team NBFL demonstrated this trap at farmer’s fields.
Weed Suppression
Green manure crops grow quickly and their very leafy growth smothers weeds. It is like a living mulch as it suppresses weeds and retains moisture in the soil. It is good practice to make sure the soil is weed-free first. That is why they are very important when areas are left fallow especially good in winter.
Demonstration Of Pheromone Trap
Improving Soil Structure
Green manures have deep penetrative roots that as they grow open up the soil. This is an advantage on heavy soils as allows drainage to occur more freely and organic matter to be left in the soil on lighter soils the particles of soil can bind together better so they can hold water better and leaves the organic matter in the soil.
Adding Nutrients
Leguminous green (Sesbania) manures absorb nitrogen from the air and fix it in root nodules on their roots so that when it is dug in it becomes available to the following crop. Specific soil bacteria are required to be present but they are usually present in healthy soil. Nitrogen is required by plants as it encourages healthy stem and leaf growth.
Technology Demonstration & Training
Pheromone Traps for insect management
Waste Decomposer for crop residue decomposing & quality compost making
Vermi Compost units
Botanical Pesticides
Contamination control in produce
Soil Sampling & testing
A soil test is important for several reasons: to optimize crop production, to protect the environment from contamination by runoff and leaching of excess fertilizers, to aid in the diagnosis of plant culture problems, to improve the nutritional balance of the growing media and to save money and conserve energy by applying only the amount of fertilizer needed. Pre-plant media analyses indicate potential nutrient deficiencies, pH imbalance, or excess soluble salts. This is particularly important for farmers who grow organic and use their own produced FYM.
In support of the department of agriculture Jammu, we have conducted soil analysis before the sowing of Rabi and Kharif crops every year and based on lab results recommend nutrient management practices to our growers.
Chattarpur is located in Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India. It is well connected to all the major zones of the nation.
By Train
Reachable by By Rail from Lucknow via Barabanki, Gonda. From Gorakhpur by Rail Via Naugarh, Badhni, Tulsipur.
By Road
Balrampur is accesible by road from Lucknow 170 Km. via Barabanki , Bahraich, Sharavasti or Barabanki, Jarwal, Gonda.
By Air
The nearest airport is Shravasti airport 23.3 kilometres (14.5 mi) from the town but it is not an international and regular airport.
The nearest international and regular airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, 177.1 kilometres (110.0 mi) away.
Mountain
It has an average elevation of 105 metres (344 ft).
River
The Rapti River’s flow has great seasonal variation because the river lacks sources in high elevation glaciers and snowfields to buffer pre-monsoon drought.
Soil
Major Soils found in the region are Loam Soils (Tarai Soils) mainly Sandy Loam and Clay Loam.
Crop
Balrampur is a lowland area where small lentil pulses are cultivated as cash crops. Five different types of small lentil varieties are found here.
Economic
Women Employment Generated
1200+ | ||
Average Farmer's Income Growth
20% | ||
Annual Employment Growth
9% | ||
Social
Schools Constructed
10+ | ||
Toilets Constructed
100+ | ||
Daily Meal Distributed
10,000+ | ||
Sanitization kits Distributed
10,000+ | ||
Blood Domination Camps
100+ | ||
Environmental
Trees Planted
99,978+ | ||
Sanitation Facilities Provided
100+ | ||
Solar Lamps Installed
1,000+ | ||
Gallon Rain Water Harvested
15,000+ | ||
KGs Plastic Waste Recycled
9.000+ | ||
Impact by our Farmers
Farmers use a variety of methods to improve soil fertility, including crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, and application of compost. By reducing fuel-intensive tillage, less soil organic matter is lost to the atmosphere. This has the added benefit of carbon sequestration, which reduces greenhouse gases and helps reverse climate change. Reducing tillage may also improve soil structure and reduce the potential for soil erosion.
Difference our People are Making
Multiple Processes starting Conversion of land from conventional management to organic management and Management of the entire surrounding system to ensure biodiversity and sustainability of the system. Also, Crop production with the use of alternative sources of nutrients such as crop rotation, residue management, organic manures, and providing complete biological inputs.
Management of weeds and pests by better management practices, physical and cultural means is supervised and managed by our teams thus being an integral contributor and impact to the cause.
Contribution by our Customers
Consumers’ attention to food safety issues and environmental issues has increased overwhelmingly in recent decades because of their increased concern about their own health, the environment’s health, and the crises and emergencies reported worldwide. Once the only option, organic agriculture has always been a production option followed by at least a few farmers all over the world, and consumers are directly contributing to the overall health of the planet and creating an impact by simply consuming.
Ancient period
Sravasti was the capital of Uttara (North) Kosala. The ruins of Sahet, ancient Sravasti, spread an area of 400 acres (1.6 km2). Towards the Rapti River, a little north of Sahet, lies the ancient city of Mahet.
Gautam Buddha spent 21 rainy seasons under the sacred Peepal tree.
The famous incident of Angulimal happened in the forest of Sravasti, where the dacoit who used to kill people and wear a garland of their fingers, was enlightened by Gautam Buddha.
Medieval period
The area covered by the district was a part of Bahraich Sarkar of Awadh Subah during the Mughal rule. Later, it came under the control of the ruler of Awadh till its annexation in February, 1856 by the British government.
British government separated Balrampur from Bahraich and it became a part of Gonda.
British and the post-independence period
During the British rule a commissionary was made for the administration of this area with its headquarters at Gonda and military command at Sakraura Colonelganj.
During this period Balrampur was an Estate (Taluqdari) in Utraula tehsil of Gonda district, which consisted 3 tehsils, Gonda Sadar, Tarabganj and Utraula.
After independence, Balrampur estate was merged with Utraula tehsil of Gonda district. On 1 July 1953 the tehsil of Utraula was bifurcated into two tehsils, Balrampur and Utraula. In 1987 three new tehsils were created from Gonda Sadar tehsil, namely, Tulsipur, Mankapur and Colonelganj.
Later, in 1997 Gonda district was bifurcated into two parts and a new district, Balrampur was born consisting of three tehsils of the northern part of the erstwhile Gonda district, Balrampur, Utraula, and Tulsipur.
Balrampur district is part of Devipatan region and historic Awadh region.
Balrampur town located on the bank of Rapti River is district head quarter.
Balrampur is known for its temple Devipatan a Shakipeeth and ruins of the ancient city of Shrawasti now a pilgrimage site for Budha and Jains
The distict northern border with Nepal’s Dang Dekhuri district follow the southern edge of Dudhwa range of Shivalik, to the north east lies Kapilwastu, rest of Balrampur is surrounded by the east Sidharthnager, south Basti distict, Gonada on the southwest, while Shrawasti is in west.
District has mix culture of Hindu Muslim and Baudh, it has very rich literary heritage. Famous Urdu poet Ali Sardar Jafri was born here in 1913. He is among the only four Urdu poets who got the prestigious Jnanpith award One of the most popular Hindu worship places is situated in Tulsipur about 27 kilometres from the district headquarters. It is known as Devi Patan.The major religions in district are Hindu(62%) and Muslim(37%)total population respectively .The literacy rate in the district 49.51% while male literacy rate is 59.21% and mail approx 39%. Main spoken language are Hindi ,Urdu and Maithly .Main source of the income in district comes from agriculture sector and per capita income is approx 27 thousands
The culture of Tharu tribe is really Eco-friendly and represents a good social life system. The Tharus respect and care the natural resources like forest, rivers etc. The concept of women empowerment is not needed in this community because the Tharu women have already high status and enough rights in their own society. The old generation of Tharu tribe is more aware about environment than new generation. After all at present the Tharu tribe is suffering from Social and Cultural dynamics.
