Walipara - Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur

Walipara is a village situated in the Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Gophanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walipara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walipara is 311498. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.15 hectares and falls under the 733127 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Walipara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Walipara

According to the 2011 Census, Walipara village had a total population of 430 people, including 221 males and 209 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.91%, with male literacy at 86.83% and female literacy at 78.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Walipara

Walipara 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 Walipara

Walipara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Walipara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walipara

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

Health Facilities in Walipara

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

FAQs about Walipara