Bhabanipur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bhabanipur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhabanipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhabanipur is 311346. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.59 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhabanipur 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 Bhabanipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhabanipur village had a total population of 402 people, including 209 males and 193 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.35%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 60.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhabanipur

Bhabanipur 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 Bhabanipur

Bhabanipur 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 7.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bhabanipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bhabanipur is about 14.9 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 Bhabanipur

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

Health Facilities in Bhabanipur

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

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