Angaripara - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Angaripara is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 76.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kushmandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Angaripara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Angaripara is 310447. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.74 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Angaripara

As per Census 2011, Angaripara village has a total population of 321 people, consisting of 155 males and 166 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 119 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population321155166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462422
Literate Population202102100
Illiterate Population1195366

Nearby Villages of Angaripara

Angaripara 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)
MilanhatSouth0.64 km
Bara KrishnapurNorth0.73 km
Paschim ParaEast0.75 km
BaragachhiWest0.88 km
NambhailSouth1.37 km
ShikrishnapurNorth1.64 km
UttarparaEast1.73 km
NahitNorth-West1.98 km
PathanparaSouth-West2.12 km
BhajnaSouth2.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Angaripara

Angaripara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Angaripara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Angaripara is about 76.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Angaripara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Angaripara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Angaripara

Where is Angaripara located?

Angaripara village is located in Kushmundi Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Angaripara?

The Gram Panchayat of Angaripara is Kushmandi.

What is the pincode of Angaripara?

The pincode of Angaripara is 733132.

What is the population of Angaripara?

Angaripara has a total population of 321, including 155 males and 166 females.

How many households are there in Angaripara?

There are 82 households in Angaripara.

What is the literacy rate in Angaripara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Angaripara is 62.93%. Male literacy is 65.81% and female literacy is 60.24%.