Trikul - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Trikul is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jalghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Trikul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Trikul is 311136. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.06 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Trikul 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 Trikul

According to the 2011 Census, Trikul village had a total population of 744 people, including 372 males and 372 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.65%, with male literacy at 70.48% and female literacy at 58.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 450.

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

Nearby Villages of Trikul

Trikul 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 Trikul

Trikul 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 8.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Trikul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Trikul

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

Health Facilities in Trikul

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

FAQs about Trikul