Bakharpur

Bakharpur is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Bakharpur village. As per 2009 stats, Gurail is the gram panchayat of Bakharpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bakharpur unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bakharpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bakharpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bakharpur is 311569. The village spans a total geographical area of 136.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733125. Gangarampur is nearest town to Bakharpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bakharpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bakharpur

Population of Bakharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bakharpur has a total population of about 782, with approximately 420 males and 362 females. The sex ratio is around 861 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 365 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 80. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.99%, with male literacy at about 61.67% and female literacy near 47.24%. There are around 172 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bakharpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bakharpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bakharpur. As per the 2011 stats, Bakharpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bakharpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Bakharpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bakharpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bakharpur