Lalpur - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Lalpur is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 18.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Dhalpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lalpur is 310991. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.78 hectares and falls under the 733126 pincode. Balurjhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Lalpur village had a total population of 1,972 people, including 1,012 males and 960 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.60%, with male literacy at 77.70% and female literacy at 65.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,052, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 425.

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

Nearby Villages of Lalpur

Lalpur 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 Lalpur

Lalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurjhat to Lalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Lalpur is about 18.4 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 Lalpur

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

Health Facilities in Lalpur

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

FAQs about Lalpur