Laskarpur - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Laskarpur is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 19.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Dhalpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laskarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laskarpur is 311028. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.39 hectares and falls under the 733126 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Laskarpur

As per Census 2011, Laskarpur village has a total population of 1,311 people, consisting of 702 males and 609 females. The village has 324 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 929 literate and 382 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Laskarpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Laskarpur

Laskarpur 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 Laskarpur

Laskarpur 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 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Laskarpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Laskarpur is about 19.4 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 Laskarpur

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

Health Facilities in Laskarpur

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

FAQs about Laskarpur