Elendari - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Elendari is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 32.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Safanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Elendari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elendari is 310763. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.72 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Elendari

As per Census 2011, Elendari village has a total population of 3,045 people, consisting of 1,580 males and 1,465 females. The village has 682 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 391 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,188 literate and 857 illiterate residents. Additionally, 271 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 202 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0451,5801,465
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391208183
Scheduled Castes (SC)271142129
Scheduled Tribes (ST)202101101
Literate Population2,1881,1681,020
Illiterate Population857412445

Nearby Villages of Elendari

Elendari 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChakrasailSouth-East1.21 km
Purbba BishnupurWest1.36 km
RampurSouth-West1.68 km
KashipurSouth1.86 km
ShibpurEast2.22 km
TaraEast2.57 km
Kamar KhairSouth-West2.60 km
AshokgramSouth2.86 km
Purbba ShankarpurWest2.95 km
Safa NagarSouth-East3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Elendari

Elendari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Elendari is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Elendari is about 32.2 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 Elendari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Elendari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Elendari

Where is Elendari located?

Elendari village is located in Kumarganj Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Elendari?

The Gram Panchayat of Elendari is Safanagar.

What is the pincode of Elendari?

The pincode of Elendari is 733141.

What is the population of Elendari?

Elendari has a total population of 3,045, including 1,580 males and 1,465 females.

How many households are there in Elendari?

There are 682 households in Elendari.

What is the literacy rate in Elendari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Elendari is 71.86%. Male literacy is 73.92% and female literacy is 69.62%.