Gazipur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gazipur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gazipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gazipur is 311176. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.02 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gazipur 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 Gazipur

According to the 2011 Census, Gazipur village had a total population of 246 people, including 132 males and 114 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 79.46% and female literacy at 74.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Gazipur

Gazipur 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 Gazipur

Public transport in the Gazipur 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 6.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Gazipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gazipur is about 5.3 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 Gazipur

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

Health Facilities in Gazipur

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

FAQs about Gazipur