Paschim Mustafapur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Paschim Mustafapur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chakvrigu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Mustafapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Mustafapur is 311157. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.85 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Paschim Mustafapur 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 Paschim Mustafapur

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Mustafapur village had a total population of 433 people, including 207 males and 226 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.14%, with male literacy at 68.95% and female literacy at 61.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 312.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Mustafapur

Paschim Mustafapur 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 Paschim Mustafapur

Paschim Mustafapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 5.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Paschim Mustafapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Paschim Mustafapur is about 5.9 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 Paschim Mustafapur

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Mustafapur

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

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