Bholanathpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bholanathpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 29.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ashokegram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bholanathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bholanathpur is 310721. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.03 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Bholanathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Bholanathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bholanathpur village had a total population of 999 people, including 513 males and 486 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.69%, with male literacy at 78.15% and female literacy at 70.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Bholanathpur

Bholanathpur 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 Bholanathpur

Bholanathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Bholanathpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bholanathpur is about 29.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bholanathpur

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

Health Facilities in Bholanathpur

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

FAQs about Bholanathpur