Thengapara - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Thengapara is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 44.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Belbari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thengapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thengapara is 310608. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.25 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Thengapara village had a total population of 1,692 people, including 887 males and 805 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.46%, with male literacy at 85.34% and female literacy at 68.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Thengapara

Thengapara 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 Thengapara

Thengapara 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 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Thengapara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Thengapara is about 44.4 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 Thengapara

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

Health Facilities in Thengapara

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

FAQs about Thengapara