Aligara - Bansihari, Dakshin Dinajpur

Aligara is a village situated in the Bansihari subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aligara is 311794. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.58 hectares and falls under the 733121 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Aligara is administered under an Urban Local Body.

Population of Aligara

According to the 2011 Census, Aligara village had a total population of 2,417 people, including 1,264 males and 1,153 females, living in 596 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 82.02% and female literacy at 73.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 624, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Aligara

Aligara 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 Aligara

The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Aligara 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.

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