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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhabanipur

As per Census 2011, Bhabanipur village has a total population of 402 people, consisting of 209 males and 193 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 259 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 150 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population402209193
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442321
Scheduled Castes (SC)1507674
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1054956
Literate Population259155104
Illiterate Population1435489

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhugudangaSouth0.67 km
AlipurEast1.01 km
ChakismailNorth1.10 km
DamuaghugudangaSouth-West1.19 km
Chak KhetabNorth-West1.27 km
Dakshin ChakalamSouth1.36 km
MahadipurNorth-West1.44 km
SialdangaSouth-West1.48 km
ChilimbadNorth-East1.56 km
KalihaNorth-East1.72 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhabanipur

Where is Bhabanipur located?

Bhabanipur village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhabanipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhabanipur is Chingishpur.

What is the pincode of Bhabanipur?

The pincode of Bhabanipur is 733102.

What is the population of Bhabanipur?

Bhabanipur has a total population of 402, including 209 males and 193 females.

How many households are there in Bhabanipur?

There are 104 households in Bhabanipur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhabanipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhabanipur is 64.43%. Male literacy is 74.16% and female literacy is 53.89%.