Uchhakapur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Uchhakapur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uchhakapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchhakapur is 311299. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.3 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Uchhakapur 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 Uchhakapur

According to the 2011 Census, Uchhakapur village had a total population of 341 people, including 183 males and 158 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.90%, with male literacy at 65.66% and female literacy at 51.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Uchhakapur

Uchhakapur 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 Uchhakapur

Uchhakapur 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 4.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Uchhakapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Uchhakapur is about 13.3 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 Uchhakapur

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

Health Facilities in Uchhakapur

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

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