Parbbatipur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Parbbatipur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 36.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parbbatipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parbbatipur is 310734. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.5 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Parbbatipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Parbbatipur

According to the 2011 Census, Parbbatipur village had a total population of 799 people, including 384 males and 415 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.28%, with male literacy at 55.02% and female literacy at 34.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 493.

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

Nearby Villages of Parbbatipur

Parbbatipur 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 Parbbatipur

Parbbatipur 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 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Parbbatipur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Parbbatipur is about 36.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parbbatipur

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

Health Facilities in Parbbatipur

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

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