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

According to the 2011 Census, Dharampur village had a total population of 454 people, including 230 males and 224 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.50%, with male literacy at 71.98% and female literacy at 60.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

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