Uttar Khanpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Uttar Khanpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Najirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Khanpur is 311262. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.9 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Uttar Khanpur 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 Uttar Khanpur

As per Census 2011, Uttar Khanpur village has a total population of 2,895 people, consisting of 1,488 males and 1,407 females. The village has 758 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,047 literate and 848 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 562 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uttar Khanpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Uttar Khanpur

Uttar Khanpur 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 Uttar Khanpur

Public transport in the Uttar Khanpur 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 5.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Uttar Khanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Uttar Khanpur is about 14.1 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 Uttar Khanpur

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Khanpur

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

FAQs about Uttar Khanpur