Dakshin Basantapur - Chanchal - I, Malda

Dakshin Basantapur is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from Chanchal and around 58.8 km from English Bazar. Motiharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Basantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Basantapur is 312225. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.3 hectares and falls under the 732126 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Basantapur

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Basantapur village has a total population of 736 people, consisting of 386 males and 350 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 434 literate and 302 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshin Basantapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Basantapur

Dakshin Basantapur 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 Basantapur

Dakshin Basantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hatwar, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Dakshin Basantapur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dakshin Basantapur is about 58.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Basantapur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Basantapur

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 Basantapur village are given below:

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