Adigram - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Adigram is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 37.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Adigram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adigram is 310735. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.72 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Adigram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Adigram

According to the 2011 Census, Adigram village had a total population of 407 people, including 212 males and 195 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.88%, with male literacy at 77.30% and female literacy at 65.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Adigram

Adigram 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 Adigram

Adigram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Adigram is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Adigram is about 37.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adigram

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

Health Facilities in Adigram

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

FAQs about Adigram