Udhura Prananathpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Udhura Prananathpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 29.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 37.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ashokegram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Udhura Prananathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udhura Prananathpur is 310720. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.39 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Udhura Prananathpur 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 Udhura Prananathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Udhura Prananathpur village had a total population of 584 people, including 311 males and 273 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.25%, with male literacy at 88.85% and female literacy at 85.48%.

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

Nearby Villages of Udhura Prananathpur

Udhura Prananathpur 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 Udhura Prananathpur

Udhura Prananathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Udhura Prananathpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Udhura Prananathpur is about 37.7 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 Udhura Prananathpur

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

Health Facilities in Udhura Prananathpur

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

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