Chaurapara - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Chaurapara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaurapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaurapara is 311223. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.39 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chaurapara 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 Chaurapara

As per Census 2011, Chaurapara village has a total population of 393 people, consisting of 189 males and 204 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 287 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaurapara

Chaurapara 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 Chaurapara

Chaurapara 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 3.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Chaurapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaurapara

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

Health Facilities in Chaurapara

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

FAQs about Chaurapara