Kashipukur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kashipukur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashipukur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashipukur is 311098. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.35 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kashipukur 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 Kashipukur

As per Census 2011, Kashipukur village has a total population of 98 people, consisting of 49 males and 49 females. The village has 24 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 22 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashipukur

Kashipukur 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 Kashipukur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kashipukur. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kashipukur

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

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