Idrakpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Idrakpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Najirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Idrakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Idrakpur is 311246. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.57 hectares and falls under the 733133 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Idrakpur 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 Idrakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Idrakpur village had a total population of 1,067 people, including 539 males and 528 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.98%, with male literacy at 83.27% and female literacy at 70.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 453.

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

Nearby Villages of Idrakpur

Idrakpur 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 Idrakpur

Public transport in the Idrakpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, 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 Idrakpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Idrakpur is about 15.3 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 Idrakpur

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

Health Facilities in Idrakpur

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

FAQs about Idrakpur