Bara Kashipur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bara Kashipur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Kashipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Kashipur is 311114. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.41 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurgaht is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bara Kashipur 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 Bara Kashipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bara Kashipur village had a total population of 926 people, including 450 males and 476 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.51%, with male literacy at 75.31% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Bara Kashipur

Bara Kashipur 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 Bara Kashipur

Bara Kashipur 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 5.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurgaht to Bara Kashipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bara Kashipur is about 8.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara Kashipur

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

Health Facilities in Bara Kashipur

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

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