Ballabhpara - Kaliganj, Nadia

Ballabhpara is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gobra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballabhpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballabhpara is 321377. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.91 hectares and falls under the 713502 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ballabhpara

According to the 2011 Census, Ballabhpara village had a total population of 4,997 people, including 2,630 males and 2,367 females, living in 1,196 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.75%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 67.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,608, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballabhpara

Ballabhpara 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 Ballabhpara

Ballabhpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katwa, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Ballabhpara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ballabhpara is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballabhpara

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

Health Facilities in Ballabhpara

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

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