Uttar Roypur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Uttar Roypur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Patriram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Roypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Roypur is 311243. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.02 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Uttar Roypur 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 Roypur

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Roypur village had a total population of 2,279 people, including 1,176 males and 1,103 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.12%, with male literacy at 89.35% and female literacy at 82.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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 Roypur

Uttar Roypur 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 Roypur

Uttar Roypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Uttar Roypur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Uttar Roypur is about 11.6 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 Roypur

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Roypur

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 Roypur village are given below:

FAQs about Uttar Roypur