Dharampur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dharampur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharampur is 311110. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dharampur 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 Dharampur

As per Census 2011, Dharampur village has a total population of 454 people, consisting of 230 males and 224 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 274 literate and 180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 342 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharampur

Dharampur 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 Dharampur

Public transport in the Dharampur 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 7.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Dharampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dharampur is about 11.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharampur

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

Health Facilities in Dharampur

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

FAQs about Dharampur