Balaspur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Balaspur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 91.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Karanji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaspur is 310432. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.2 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Balaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Balaspur village had a total population of 545 people, including 282 males and 263 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.22%, with male literacy at 81.67% and female literacy at 60.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Balaspur

Balaspur 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 Balaspur

Balaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Balaspur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Balaspur is about 91.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balaspur

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

Health Facilities in Balaspur

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

FAQs about Balaspur