Begunbari - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Begunbari is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begunbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begunbari is 311099. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.03 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Begunbari 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 Begunbari

According to the 2011 Census, Begunbari village had a total population of 420 people, including 219 males and 201 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.86%, with male literacy at 70.31% and female literacy at 56.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Begunbari

Begunbari 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 Begunbari

Begunbari 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 6.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Begunbari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Begunbari is about 15.2 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 Begunbari

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

Health Facilities in Begunbari

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

FAQs about Begunbari