Gilapukur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gilapukur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 78.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Karanji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gilapukur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilapukur is 310442. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.2 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Gilapukur

As per Census 2011, Gilapukur village has a total population of 135 people, consisting of 62 males and 73 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 1,177 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 69 literate and 66 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilapukur

Gilapukur 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 Gilapukur

Gilapukur 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 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Gilapukur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gilapukur is about 78.5 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 Gilapukur

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

Health Facilities in Gilapukur

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

FAQs about Gilapukur