Bhatpara - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bhatpara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatpara is 311172. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.12 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhatpara 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 Bhatpara

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatpara village had a total population of 917 people, including 496 males and 421 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.61%, with male literacy at 73.63% and female literacy at 60.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 573, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatpara

Bhatpara 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 Bhatpara

Public transport in the Bhatpara 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 6.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bhatpara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bhatpara is about 7.4 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 Bhatpara

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

Health Facilities in Bhatpara

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

FAQs about Bhatpara