Bateshwar - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bateshwar is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 72.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bateshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bateshwar is 310401. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.02 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bateshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Bateshwar village had a total population of 1,200 people, including 631 males and 569 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.96%, with male literacy at 81.73% and female literacy at 80.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Bateshwar

Bateshwar 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 Bateshwar

Bateshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Bateshwar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bateshwar is about 72.7 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 Bateshwar

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

Health Facilities in Bateshwar

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

FAQs about Bateshwar