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

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Khanpur village had a total population of 2,895 people, including 1,488 males and 1,407 females, living in 758 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.01%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 73.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,294, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 562.

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

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