Latkeshabpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Latkeshabpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 54.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Latkeshabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Latkeshabpur is 310578. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.93 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Latkeshabpur 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 Latkeshabpur

According to the 2011 Census, Latkeshabpur village had a total population of 1,378 people, including 714 males and 664 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.57%, with male literacy at 84.35% and female literacy at 76.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Latkeshabpur

Latkeshabpur 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 Latkeshabpur

Latkeshabpur 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 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Latkeshabpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Latkeshabpur is about 54.3 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 Latkeshabpur

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

Health Facilities in Latkeshabpur

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

FAQs about Latkeshabpur