Boaldaha - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Boaldaha is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 44.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Belbari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boaldaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boaldaha is 310604. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.42 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Boaldaha

According to the 2011 Census, Boaldaha village had a total population of 2,889 people, including 1,535 males and 1,354 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.87%, with male literacy at 84.90% and female literacy at 67.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Boaldaha

Boaldaha 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 Boaldaha

Boaldaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Boaldaha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Boaldaha is about 44.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Boaldaha

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

Health Facilities in Boaldaha

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

FAQs about Boaldaha