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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Bhaktipur village has a total population of 832 people, consisting of 427 males and 405 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 549 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhaktipur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population832427405
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055550
Scheduled Castes (SC)1095752
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population549299250
Illiterate Population283128155

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaraharaWest1.08 km
KarialNorth-East1.15 km
BejebikairSouth-West1.33 km
SahanandaNorth-West1.47 km
NandanpurSouth-East1.72 km
BikairSouth2.13 km
Uttar SrirampurNorth-West2.28 km
DhiltailWest2.40 km
HapaniaSouth-West2.47 km
Uttar DaulatpurNorth2.49 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhaktipur

Where is Bhaktipur located?

Bhaktipur village is located in Gangarampur Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhaktipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhaktipur is Nandanpur.

What is the pincode of Bhaktipur?

The pincode of Bhaktipur is 733140.

What is the population of Bhaktipur?

Bhaktipur has a total population of 832, including 427 males and 405 females.

How many households are there in Bhaktipur?

There are 194 households in Bhaktipur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhaktipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhaktipur is 65.99%. Male literacy is 70.02% and female literacy is 61.73%.