Bholanathpur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bholanathpur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 29.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jakirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bholanathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bholanathpur is 310819. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.79 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bholanathpur

As per Census 2011, Bholanathpur village has a total population of 617 people, consisting of 321 males and 296 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bholanathpur

Bholanathpur 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 Bholanathpur

Bholanathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bholanathpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bholanathpur is about 29.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bholanathpur

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

Health Facilities in Bholanathpur

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

FAQs about Bholanathpur