Lalchandrapur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Lalchandrapur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 54.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lalchandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lalchandrapur is 310568. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.84 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Lalchandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lalchandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Lalchandrapur village had a total population of 1,320 people, including 678 males and 642 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.57%, with male literacy at 81.10% and female literacy at 75.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Lalchandrapur

Lalchandrapur 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 Lalchandrapur

Lalchandrapur 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 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Lalchandrapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Lalchandrapur is about 54.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lalchandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Lalchandrapur

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

FAQs about Lalchandrapur