Dafarpur

Dafarpur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Tahangirpur is the gram panchayat of Dafarpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Dafarpur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Dafarpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dafarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dafarpur is 310585. The village spans a total geographical area of 202.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Dafarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dafarpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dafarpur

Population of Dafarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dafarpur has a total population of about 997, with approximately 510 males and 487 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 140 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 205 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 563. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.76%, with male literacy at about 57.25% and female literacy near 48.05%. There are around 240 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dafarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dafarpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dafarpur. As per the 2011 stats, Dafarpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dafarpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Dafarpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dafarpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dafarpur