Zafarpur

Zafarpur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.3km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 49.5km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Sukdevpur is the gram panchayat of Zafarpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Zafarpur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Zafarpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Zafarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Zafarpur is 310589. The village spans a total geographical area of 83.86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Zafarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Zafarpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Zafarpur

Population of Zafarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Zafarpur has a total population of about 782, with approximately 390 males and 392 females. The sex ratio is around 1005 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 457 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 167. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.93%, with male literacy at about 66.15% and female literacy near 49.74%. There are around 174 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Zafarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Zafarpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Zafarpur. As per the 2011 stats, Zafarpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Zafarpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Zafarpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Zafarpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zafarpur