Baikunthapur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Baikunthapur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 56.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baikunthapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baikunthapur is 310572. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.03 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baikunthapur 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 Baikunthapur

According to the 2011 Census, Baikunthapur village had a total population of 1,245 people, including 653 males and 592 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.37%, with male literacy at 83.84% and female literacy at 72.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Baikunthapur

Baikunthapur 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 Baikunthapur

Baikunthapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Baikunthapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Baikunthapur is about 56.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baikunthapur

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

Health Facilities in Baikunthapur

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

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