Bishalakshmipur - Namkhana, South 24 Parganas

Bishalakshmipur is a village situated in the Namkhana subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Namkhana and around 86.1 km from Alipore. Budhakhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishalakshmipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishalakshmipur is 335285. The village covers a total geographical area of 667.02 hectares and falls under the 743357 pincode. Kakdwip is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bishalakshmipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bishalakshmipur village had a total population of 7,439 people, including 3,774 males and 3,665 females, living in 1,684 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.08%, with male literacy at 91.04% and female literacy at 79.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 994.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishalakshmipur

Bishalakshmipur 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 Bishalakshmipur

Bishalakshmipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ukilerhat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kakdwip to Bishalakshmipur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bishalakshmipur is about 86.1 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 Bishalakshmipur

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

Health Facilities in Bishalakshmipur

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

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