Dhumpur Balasi - Cooch Behar - I, Cooch Behar

Dhumpur Balasi is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 52.6 km from Ghughumari and around 26.6 km from Cooch Behar. Jiranpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhumpur Balasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhumpur Balasi is 308204. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.53 hectares and falls under the 736134 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dhumpur Balasi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Natabari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhumpur Balasi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhumpur Balasi village had a total population of 1,280 people, including 662 males and 618 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.96%, with male literacy at 86.66% and female literacy at 74.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 691.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhumpur Balasi

Dhumpur Balasi 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 Dhumpur Balasi

Dhumpur Balasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Maradanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Dhumpur Balasi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Dhumpur Balasi is about 26.6 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 Dhumpur Balasi

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

Health Facilities in Dhumpur Balasi

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

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