Alipur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Alipur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alipur is 311345. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.56 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Alipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Alipur

As per Census 2011, Alipur village has a total population of 1,003 people, consisting of 515 males and 488 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 635 literate and 368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 616 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,003515488
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1115556
Scheduled Castes (SC)266141125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)616314302
Literate Population635380255
Illiterate Population368135233

Nearby Villages of Alipur

Alipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhabanipurWest1.01 km
AmrilEast1.09 km
ChilimbadNorth1.10 km
Dakshin ChakalamSouth-West1.15 km
GhugudangaWest1.25 km
BamanhatiSouth1.27 km
ChakismailNorth-West1.50 km
SantaraSouth-East1.55 km
KalihaNorth1.55 km
SobraSouth1.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alipur

Alipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Alipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Alipur is about 16.1 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 Alipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Alipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Alipur

Where is Alipur located?

Alipur village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Alipur is Chingishpur.

What is the pincode of Alipur?

The pincode of Alipur is 733103.

What is the population of Alipur?

Alipur has a total population of 1,003, including 515 males and 488 females.

How many households are there in Alipur?

There are 275 households in Alipur.

What is the literacy rate in Alipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alipur is 63.31%. Male literacy is 73.79% and female literacy is 52.25%.