Balapukhari - Tufanganj - I, Cooch Behar

Balapukhari is a village situated in the Tufanganj - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.4 km from Tufanganj and around 47.8 km from Cooch Behar. Dhalpal-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balapukhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapukhari is 308365. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.56 hectares and falls under the 736159 pincode. Tufanganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Balapukhari 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 Balapukhari

According to the 2011 Census, Balapukhari village had a total population of 784 people, including 412 males and 372 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.38%, with male literacy at 83.47% and female literacy at 68.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Balapukhari

Balapukhari 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 Balapukhari

Balapukhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhetaguri, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tufanganj to Balapukhari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Balapukhari is about 47.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balapukhari

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

Health Facilities in Balapukhari

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

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