Anantapur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Anantapur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bolla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anantapur is 311095. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.28 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Anantapur

As per Census 2011, Anantapur village has a total population of 82 people, consisting of 40 males and 42 females. The village has 21 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 58 literate and 24 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Anantapur

Anantapur 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 Anantapur

Anantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Anantapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Anantapur is about 15.2 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 Anantapur

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

Health Facilities in Anantapur

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

FAQs about Anantapur