Hazipur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Hazipur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hazipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hazipur is 311195. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.39 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Hazipur 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 Hazipur

According to the 2011 Census, Hazipur village had a total population of 1,900 people, including 979 males and 921 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.92%, with male literacy at 89.85% and female literacy at 79.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 400.

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

Nearby Villages of Hazipur

Hazipur 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 Hazipur

Hazipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Hazipur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Hazipur is about 3.1 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 Hazipur

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

Health Facilities in Hazipur

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

FAQs about Hazipur