Bijoyshri - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bijoyshri is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijoyshri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijoyshri is 311213. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.79 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bijoyshri 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 Bijoyshri

According to the 2011 Census, Bijoyshri village had a total population of 983 people, including 495 males and 488 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.87%, with male literacy at 69.91% and female literacy at 61.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijoyshri

Bijoyshri 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 Bijoyshri

Bijoyshri 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 1.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bijoyshri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bijoyshri is about 6.6 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 Bijoyshri

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

Health Facilities in Bijoyshri

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

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