Bachhuria - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bachhuria 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 58 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bachhuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bachhuria is 310573. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.77 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bachhuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Bachhuria

According to the 2011 Census, Bachhuria village had a total population of 2,440 people, including 1,255 males and 1,185 females, living in 553 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.04%, with male literacy at 76.01% and female literacy at 65.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 518.

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

Nearby Villages of Bachhuria

Bachhuria 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 Bachhuria

Bachhuria 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 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Bachhuria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bachhuria is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bachhuria

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

Health Facilities in Bachhuria

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

FAQs about Bachhuria