Bhaktipur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bhaktipur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 88.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaktipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaktipur is 310352. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.56 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhaktipur

As per Census 2011, Bhaktipur village has a total population of 516 people, consisting of 260 males and 256 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 261 literate and 255 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 127 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaktipur

Bhaktipur 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 Bhaktipur

Bhaktipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Bhaktipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bhaktipur is about 88.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaktipur

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

Health Facilities in Bhaktipur

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

FAQs about Bhaktipur