Balamau

Balamau is an ancient town in Sandila tehsil of Hardoi district in India. According to tradition, this town was founded towards the end of the reign of Akbar by Bami Mirmi. Bami Khera was the earlier name of the town. It is south of Hardoi, the district headquarters, and 20 km north east of Sandila. Shamspur, Ghausganj and Beniganj are other nearby towns.TransportMain mode of transport is rail transport. It is on the Lucknow-Moradabad line. Many mail express trains stop here and there are good connections to New Delhi and Lucknow. By road the town is served by neighbouring Kachhauna Patseni town, which is the major town.LocationBalamau town is located on the Lucknow-New Delhi rail route. It is one of the big junctions on this route.DistancesDistances from main cities Lucknow-75 km New Delhi-429 km Kanpur-120 kmGeographyBalamau is located at an average elevation of 130m above mean sea level. The terrain consists of plains and it lies in the Gangetic plain.OthersThe town also contains an average population of 40000 with a sex ratio of almost 1. State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Awadh Gramin Bank,Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Canara bank are few bank branches located here with two IOCL Petrol Stations. Agriculture and small scale business firms are the main mode of occupation in this area with region still seeking for major employment opportunities for younger generations.