‘Balapur’ History mainly begins with the birth of Baba Sharbuddin in the area now known as “Balapur”. He was born in a house now named – “Gandham Kotti”. The story goes that –

After he was born, he went to “Devathala Gutta” to make it his abode. Since, another God – “Anjaneya” was already present there, he crossed the lake “Burrankhan” in one step and landed in “Pahadishariff” in another step. He dwelled there ever since.

Since it was the Birthplace of ‘Baba Sharbuddin’, the area came to be known as Balapur.

Three Generations ago, during the Post-Independence Period, the area – now known as Balapur mainly consisted of Hindus and Muslims. Due to the majority of the Hindu populace, the Muslims were force to vacate the area and move to an area now known as Barkas.

Once every year, all the Muslims from Pahadishariff move to Balapur to honor Baba Sharbuddin and celebrate the festival known famously as “Gandham”. All the villagers(be it Hindu or a Muslim), participate enthusiastically in this festival. A camel walks all the way from Balapur to Pahadishariff on a white carpet(the whole way). Three/Four days after the camel reaches Pahadishariff, a big feast is celebrated there.

Balapur Village is now surrounded by Gummas(Tombs), Gurram Cheruvu, Dhevathala Gutta and Barkas. The nearest places to Balapur are Charminar and Shamshabad Airport.

Public Transport was allotted to Balapur in the year 1976 and has been active ever since.

Water problems, Food problems and other inconveniences were mainly solved only after the Prathishta of Balapur Ganesha. Earlier the villagers used to get the water from Wells and other water sources.

Politics:
There are many important people who played and still always will play a major role in shaping Balapur’s History. They are

Sarpanch:

Temples in Balapur:

• Venu Gopala Swamy Temple
• Shivalayam
• Venkateshwara Swamy Temple
• Hanuman Temple
• Ellamma Gudi
• Pochamma Gudi
• Maisamma Gudi

Grama Panchayath:
The Balapur Ganesha is established in the area of Grama Panchayat.

Schools in Balapur:

• Government School (converted to Govt. High School in 1998)
• John Milton High School (From 1983 – Pvt.)
• Gyanodhaya High School (From 2000 – Pvt.)
• Sushmandhiri Primary School (Govt.)