Setor - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Setor is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 36.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jakirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Setor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Setor is 310826. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.57 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Setor

As per Census 2011, Setor village has a total population of 286 people, consisting of 145 males and 141 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 163 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 275 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Setor

Setor 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 Setor

Public transport in the Setor 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 14.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Setor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Setor is about 36.8 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 Setor

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

Health Facilities in Setor

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

FAQs about Setor