Kamarpukuria - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kamarpukuria is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 40.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Gangarampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamarpukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamarpukuria is 310643. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.9 hectares and falls under the 733142 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kamarpukuria 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 Kamarpukuria

According to the 2011 Census, Kamarpukuria village had a total population of 257 people, including 130 males and 127 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.75%, with male literacy at 88.60% and female literacy at 80.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamarpukuria

Kamarpukuria 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 Kamarpukuria

Kamarpukuria 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 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Kamarpukuria is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kamarpukuria is about 40.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamarpukuria

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

Health Facilities in Kamarpukuria

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

FAQs about Kamarpukuria