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.

Bhaktipur has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Bhaktipur

Below is a concise population overview of Bhaktipur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bhaktipur village:

• The total population of Bhaktipur village is around 832, including approximately 427 males and 405 females, with a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 105 children aged 0–6 years in Bhaktipur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Bhaktipur village has 109 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Bhaktipur village is about 65.99%, with male literacy at 70.02% and female literacy at 61.73%.
• There are around 194 households in Bhaktipur village.

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.

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