Badalpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Badalpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bolla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badalpur is 311080. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.47 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Badalpur 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 Badalpur

As per Census 2011, Badalpur village has a total population of 1,132 people, consisting of 598 males and 534 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 800 literate and 332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 361 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badalpur

Badalpur 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 Badalpur

Badalpur 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 7.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Badalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Badalpur is about 16.2 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 Badalpur

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

Health Facilities in Badalpur

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

FAQs about Badalpur