Subarnapur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Subarnapur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Subarnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Subarnapur is 310384. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.17 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Subarnapur

As per Census 2011, Subarnapur village has a total population of 538 people, consisting of 285 males and 253 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 243 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 339 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population538285253
Child Population (0–6 yrs)885236
Scheduled Castes (SC)1106149
Scheduled Tribes (ST)339174165
Literate Population24315390
Illiterate Population295132163

Nearby Villages of Subarnapur

Subarnapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhadarangSouth-East0.81 km
NayaparaEast0.98 km
ManikorNorth1.20 km
NabhorWest1.50 km
IsnailEast1.70 km
SaralaSouth1.74 km
BhaktipurSouth-West2.21 km
DeulabariSouth-West2.30 km
DeulNorth2.48 km
PupraSouth-East2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Subarnapur

Subarnapur 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 Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Subarnapur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Subarnapur is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Subarnapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Subarnapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Subarnapur

Where is Subarnapur located?

Subarnapur village is located in Kushmundi Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Subarnapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Subarnapur is Deul.

What is the pincode of Subarnapur?

The pincode of Subarnapur is 733132.

What is the population of Subarnapur?

Subarnapur has a total population of 538, including 285 males and 253 females.

How many households are there in Subarnapur?

There are 113 households in Subarnapur.

What is the literacy rate in Subarnapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Subarnapur is 45.17%. Male literacy is 53.68% and female literacy is 35.57%.