Bhaktipur

Bhaktipur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 47.6km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Nandanpur is the gram panchayat of Bhaktipur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhaktipur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bhaktipur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhaktipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhaktipur is 310610. The village spans a total geographical area of 198.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Bhaktipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhaktipur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhaktipur

Population of Bhaktipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaktipur has a total population of about 832, with approximately 427 males and 405 females. The sex ratio is around 948 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 105 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 109 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.99%, with male literacy at about 70.02% and female literacy near 61.73%. There are around 194 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhaktipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhaktipur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhaktipur. As per the 2011 stats, Bhaktipur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhaktipur

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhaktipur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhaktipur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhaktipur