Balapukur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Balapukur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 75.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balapukur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapukur is 310411. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Balapukur

According to the 2011 Census, Balapukur village had a total population of 1,736 people, including 907 males and 829 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.39%, with male literacy at 78.28% and female literacy at 57.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,692, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Balapukur

Balapukur 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 Balapukur

Balapukur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Balapukur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Balapukur is about 75.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balapukur

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

Health Facilities in Balapukur

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

FAQs about Balapukur