Boaldar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Boaldar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boaldar is 311125. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.66 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Boaldar 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 Boaldar

As per Census 2011, Boaldar village has a total population of 1,679 people, consisting of 837 males and 842 females. The village has 423 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,173 literate and 506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 703 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 702 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Boaldar

Boaldar 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 Boaldar

Boaldar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 3.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Boaldar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Boaldar is about 8.1 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 Boaldar

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

Health Facilities in Boaldar

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

FAQs about Boaldar