Dakshin Balarampur - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Dakshin Balarampur is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Goghat and around 87.1 km from Chinsura. Saora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Balarampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Balarampur is 324105. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.09 hectares and falls under the 712616 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Balarampur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Balarampur village had a total population of 702 people, including 365 males and 337 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.09%, with male literacy at 81.33% and female literacy at 65.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Balarampur

Dakshin Balarampur 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 Dakshin Balarampur

Dakshin Balarampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Dakshin Balarampur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakshin Balarampur is about 87.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Balarampur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Balarampur

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

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