Altor - Labpur, Birbhum

Altor is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 35.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chauhatta-mahodari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Altor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Altor is 317487. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.85 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Altor

As per Census 2011, Altor village has a total population of 309 people, consisting of 158 males and 151 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 171 literate and 138 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Altor

Altor 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 Altor

Altor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Altor is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Altor is about 35.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Altor

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Altor village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Altor

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Altor village are given below:

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