Dakshin Khhanpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dakshin Khhanpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Amritakhand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Khhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Khhanpur is 311191. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.41 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dakshin Khhanpur 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 Dakshin Khhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Khhanpur village had a total population of 1,488 people, including 769 males and 719 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.35%, with male literacy at 85.94% and female literacy at 68.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 665.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Khhanpur

Dakshin Khhanpur 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 Dakshin Khhanpur

Dakshin Khhanpur 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 3.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Dakshin Khhanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dakshin Khhanpur is about 3.7 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 Dakshin Khhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Khhanpur

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

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