Minapara - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Minapara is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 43.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Minapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Minapara is 310654. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.84 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Minapara 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 Minapara

As per Census 2011, Minapara village has a total population of 691 people, consisting of 349 males and 342 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 463 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 491 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Minapara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Minapara

Minapara 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 Minapara

Minapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Minapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Minapara is about 43.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Minapara

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

Health Facilities in Minapara

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

FAQs about Minapara