Zafarpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Zafarpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 49.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Sukdevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Zafarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zafarpur is 310589. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.86 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Zafarpur 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 Zafarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Zafarpur village had a total population of 782 people, including 390 males and 392 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.71%, with male literacy at 72.68% and female literacy at 56.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 457, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Zafarpur

Zafarpur 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 Zafarpur

Zafarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Zafarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Zafarpur is about 49.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zafarpur

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

Health Facilities in Zafarpur

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

FAQs about Zafarpur