Besatipara - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Besatipara 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 76.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Udaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Besatipara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Besatipara is 310496. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.39 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Besatipara

According to the 2011 Census, Besatipara village had a total population of 890 people, including 437 males and 453 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.40%, with male literacy at 67.83% and female literacy at 61.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Besatipara

Besatipara 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 Besatipara

Besatipara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Besatipara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Besatipara is about 76.8 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 Besatipara

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

Health Facilities in Besatipara

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

FAQs about Besatipara