Parbatipur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Parbatipur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parbatipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parbatipur is 311121. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.48 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Parbatipur 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 Parbatipur

According to the 2011 Census, Parbatipur village had a total population of 924 people, including 470 males and 454 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.30%, with male literacy at 73.99% and female literacy at 60.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 443.

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

Nearby Villages of Parbatipur

Parbatipur 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 Parbatipur

Public transport in the Parbatipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Parbatipur

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

FAQs about Parbatipur