Bangalipur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bangalipur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangalipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangalipur is 311358. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.05 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bangalipur 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 Bangalipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bangalipur village had a total population of 559 people, including 289 males and 270 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.27%, with male literacy at 85.93% and female literacy at 67.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangalipur

Bangalipur 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 Bangalipur

Bangalipur 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 10.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bangalipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bangalipur is about 18.7 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 Bangalipur

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

Health Facilities in Bangalipur

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

FAQs about Bangalipur