Balpara - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Balpara is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 23.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Panjul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balpara is 310997. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.51 hectares and falls under the 733126 pincode. Blg is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Balpara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Balpara

According to the 2011 Census, Balpara village had a total population of 980 people, including 501 males and 479 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.08%, with male literacy at 80.09% and female literacy at 73.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Balpara

Balpara 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 Balpara

Balpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Blg to Balpara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Balpara is about 23.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balpara

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

Health Facilities in Balpara

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

FAQs about Balpara