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

According to the 2011 Census, Setor village had a total population of 286 people, including 145 males and 141 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.51%, with male literacy at 73.33% and female literacy at 49.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

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