Dafarpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dafarpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dafarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dafarpur is 310585. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.32 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dafarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Dafarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dafarpur village had a total population of 997 people, including 510 males and 487 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.38%, with male literacy at 67.13% and female literacy at 55.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 563.

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

Nearby Villages of Dafarpur

Dafarpur 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 Dafarpur

Dafarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Dafarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dafarpur is about 50 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 Dafarpur

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

Health Facilities in Dafarpur

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

FAQs about Dafarpur