Bitur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur
Bitur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 57.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bitur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bitur is 310570. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.02 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode.
Bitur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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.
Nearby Villages of Bitur
Bitur 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Arazi Lalchandpur | South-East | 0.60 km |
| Brahmanpara | South-West | 0.66 km |
| Baikunthapur | South | 1.37 km |
| Lalchandrapur | South-West | 1.65 km |
| Abidpur | West | 2.33 km |
| Bachhuria | South | 2.55 km |
| Madhabpur | South-West | 2.90 km |
| Damahar | South | 2.99 km |
| Bhadra | South-East | 3.25 km |
| Latkeshabpur | South-West | 3.29 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bitur
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bitur. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Balurghat to Bitur is about 57.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bitur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bitur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Bitur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bitur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bitur
Where is Bitur located?
Bitur village is located in Gangarampur Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bitur?
The Gram Panchayat of Bitur is Basuria.
What is the pincode of Bitur?
The pincode of Bitur is 733124.