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 Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Alipur

According to the 2011 Census, Alipur village had a total population of 1,003 people, including 515 males and 488 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.19%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 59.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 616.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Alipur