Brahmakhanda - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur
Brahmakhanda is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 20.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Binshira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmakhanda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmakhanda is 310986. The village covers a total geographical area of 45.71 hectares and falls under the 733126 pincode.
Brahmakhanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Brahmakhanda
Brahmakhanda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kamarghat | North-West | 0.71 km |
| Purbba Krishnapur | North-West | 0.97 km |
| Rupbati | South-West | 1.06 km |
| Chapahat | East | 1.06 km |
| Dabra | North-East | 1.12 km |
| Jagadishpur | West | 1.23 km |
| Chak Balaram | North-West | 1.39 km |
| Chakbajit | North | 1.41 km |
| Kunja Dungi | South | 1.42 km |
| Chak Mohan | South-East | 1.52 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Brahmakhanda
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Brahmakhanda. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Balurghat to Brahmakhanda is about 20.2 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 Brahmakhanda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Brahmakhanda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Brahmakhanda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Brahmakhanda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Brahmakhanda
Where is Brahmakhanda located?
Brahmakhanda village is located in Hilli Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Brahmakhanda?
The Gram Panchayat of Brahmakhanda is Binshira.
What is the pincode of Brahmakhanda?
The pincode of Brahmakhanda is 733126.