Uttarpara - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Uttarpara is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 77.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kushmandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttarpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttarpara is 310494. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.8 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Uttarpara

As per Census 2011, Uttarpara village has a total population of 1,594 people, consisting of 779 males and 815 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 821 literate and 773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,035 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 263 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttarpara

Uttarpara 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 Uttarpara

Uttarpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, 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 Uttarpara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Uttarpara is about 77.8 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 Uttarpara

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

Health Facilities in Uttarpara

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

FAQs about Uttarpara