Mollapara - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mollapara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mollapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mollapara is 311180. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.1 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mollapara 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 Mollapara

As per Census 2011, Mollapara village has a total population of 295 people, consisting of 151 males and 144 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 177 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mollapara

Mollapara 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 Mollapara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mollapara. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mollapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mollapara is about 8.1 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 Mollapara

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

Health Facilities in Mollapara

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

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