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

As per Census 2011, Hazipur village has a total population of 1,900 people, consisting of 979 males and 921 females. The village has 501 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,464 literate and 436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 400 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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