Ilamtair - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ilamtair is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ilamtair village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ilamtair is 310685. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.44 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ilamtair 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 Ilamtair

According to the 2011 Census, Ilamtair village had a total population of 343 people, including 173 males and 170 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.38%, with male literacy at 71.81% and female literacy at 56.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Ilamtair

Ilamtair 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 Ilamtair

Public transport in the Ilamtair 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 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Ilamtair is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ilamtair is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ilamtair

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

Health Facilities in Ilamtair

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

FAQs about Ilamtair