Niranjanpat - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Niranjanpat is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 40.3 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Magurmari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niranjanpat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niranjanpat is 307461. The village covers a total geographical area of 431 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri(n.m) is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Niranjanpat 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 Niranjanpat

According to the 2011 Census, Niranjanpat village had a total population of 3,671 people, including 1,878 males and 1,793 females, living in 845 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.48%, with male literacy at 77.95% and female literacy at 64.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,571, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,6711,8781,793
Child Population (0–6 yrs)515259256
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,5711,8191,752
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291613
Literate Population2,2561,262994
Illiterate Population1,415616799

Nearby Villages of Niranjanpat

Niranjanpat 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Jhar MagurmariSouth-West1.19 km
Gosairhat ForestNorth-East1.89 km
GarakhutaNorth2.74 km
KalirhatSouth-West2.92 km
Mallik SobhaEast3.29 km
Uttar GosairhatSouth-East3.30 km
SonakhuliNorth-East3.34 km
Dakshin KhuttimariNorth-West3.50 km
Paschim MagurmariSouth-West3.58 km
Uttar KathuliaNorth-West3.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Niranjanpat

Public transport in the Niranjanpat is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri(n.m) to Niranjanpat is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Niranjanpat is about 40.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niranjanpat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Niranjanpat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Niranjanpat

Where is Niranjanpat located?

Niranjanpat village is located in Dhupguri Subdivision, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Niranjanpat?

The Gram Panchayat of Niranjanpat is Magurmari-i.

What is the pincode of Niranjanpat?

The pincode of Niranjanpat is 735210.

What is the population of Niranjanpat?

Niranjanpat had a total population of 3,671, including 1,878 males and 1,793 females.

How many households are there in Niranjanpat?

Niranjanpat had 845 households.

What is the literacy rate in Niranjanpat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Niranjanpat was 71.48%. Male literacy was 77.95% and female literacy was 64.67%.