Bhatiapara (D) - Banarhat, Jalpaiguri

Bhatiapara (D) is a village situated in the Banarhat subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from Dhupguri and around 45 km from Jalpaiguri . Salbari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatiapara (D) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatiapara (D) is 307437. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.43 hectares and falls under the 735202 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bhatiapara (D) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhupguri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhatiapara (D)

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatiapara (D) village had a total population of 3,224 people, including 1,682 males and 1,542 females, living in 784 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.51%, with male literacy at 84.88% and female literacy at 75.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,346, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatiapara (D)

Bhatiapara (D) 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 Bhatiapara (D)

Bhatiapara (D) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betgara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Bhatiapara (D) is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Bhatiapara (D) is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatiapara (D)

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

Health Facilities in Bhatiapara (D)

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

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