Badkhorna - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Badkhorna is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Najirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badkhorna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badkhorna is 311255. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.6 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Badkhorna 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 Badkhorna

As per Census 2011, Badkhorna village has a total population of 1,801 people, consisting of 942 males and 859 females. The village has 446 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,159 literate and 642 illiterate residents. Additionally, 469 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 404 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badkhorna

Badkhorna 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 Badkhorna

Badkhorna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Badkhorna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Badkhorna is about 13.3 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 Badkhorna

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

Health Facilities in Badkhorna

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

FAQs about Badkhorna