Balakundi - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Balakundi is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Dinhata and around 34 km from Cooch Behar. Okrabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balakundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balakundi is 308551. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.03 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Balakundi

As per Census 2011, Balakundi village has a total population of 2,256 people, consisting of 1,158 males and 1,098 females. The village has 544 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,397 literate and 859 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balakundi

Balakundi 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 Balakundi

Balakundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Balakundi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Balakundi is about 34 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 Balakundi

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

Health Facilities in Balakundi

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

FAQs about Balakundi