Paptahar Bhaktipur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Paptahar Bhaktipur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 77.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paptahar Bhaktipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paptahar Bhaktipur is 310469. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.8 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Paptahar Bhaktipur

According to the 2011 Census, Paptahar Bhaktipur village had a total population of 350 people, including 173 males and 177 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.94%, with male literacy at 65.58% and female literacy at 58.33%.

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

Nearby Villages of Paptahar Bhaktipur

Paptahar 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 Paptahar Bhaktipur

Paptahar Bhaktipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Paptahar Bhaktipur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Paptahar Bhaktipur is about 77.7 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 Paptahar Bhaktipur

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

Health Facilities in Paptahar 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 Paptahar Bhaktipur village are given below:

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