Narayanpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Narayanpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narayanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narayanpur is 311112. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.98 hectares and falls under the 733101 pincode. Balurgaht is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Narayanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Narayanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Narayanpur village had a total population of 573 people, including 284 males and 289 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.11%, with male literacy at 74.62% and female literacy at 55.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Narayanpur

Narayanpur 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 Narayanpur

Public transport in the Narayanpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurgaht to Narayanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Narayanpur is about 13.4 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 Narayanpur

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

Health Facilities in Narayanpur

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

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