Bhaktipur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bhaktipur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 47.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaktipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaktipur is 310610. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.18 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhaktipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaktipur village had a total population of 832 people, including 427 males and 405 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.52%, with male literacy at 80.38% and female literacy at 70.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaktipur

Bhaktipur 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 Bhaktipur

Public transport in the Bhaktipur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Bhaktipur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bhaktipur is about 47.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaktipur

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

Health Facilities in Bhaktipur

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

FAQs about Bhaktipur