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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Elendari

According to the 2011 Census, Elendari village had a total population of 3,045 people, including 1,580 males and 1,465 females, living in 682 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.44%, with male literacy at 85.13% and female literacy at 79.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 202.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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