Aminpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Aminpur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aminpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aminpur is 310458. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.29 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Aminpur

According to the 2011 Census, Aminpur village had a total population of 1,199 people, including 612 males and 587 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 82.69% and female literacy at 71.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Aminpur

Aminpur 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 Aminpur

Aminpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Aminpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Aminpur is about 87.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aminpur

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

Health Facilities in Aminpur

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

FAQs about Aminpur