Uttar Balakura - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Uttar Balakura is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Dinhata and around 20 km from Cooch Behar. Putimari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Balakura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Balakura is 308522. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.89 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Uttar Balakura

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Balakura village had a total population of 1,161 people, including 593 males and 568 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.96%, with male literacy at 83.80% and female literacy at 73.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Balakura

Uttar Balakura 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 Uttar Balakura

Public transport in the Uttar Balakura is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Uttar Balakura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Uttar Balakura is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Balakura

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Balakura

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

FAQs about Uttar Balakura