Burinagar - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Burinagar is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 47.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Burinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burinagar is 310636. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.68 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Burinagar 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 Burinagar

According to the 2011 Census, Burinagar village had a total population of 438 people, including 222 males and 216 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.27%, with male literacy at 76.85% and female literacy at 51.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Burinagar

Burinagar 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 Burinagar

Public transport in the Burinagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Burinagar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Burinagar is about 47.9 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 Burinagar

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

Health Facilities in Burinagar

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

FAQs about Burinagar