Badjasahar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Badjasahar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badjasahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badjasahar is 311221. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.15 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Badjasahar 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 Badjasahar

As per Census 2011, Badjasahar village has a total population of 145 people, consisting of 73 males and 72 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 78 literate and 67 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Badjasahar

Badjasahar 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 Badjasahar

Badjasahar 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 3.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Badjasahar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Badjasahar is about 11.1 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 Badjasahar

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

Health Facilities in Badjasahar

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

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