Ojhapokhar - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Ojhapokhar is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 72.9 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gaisal-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ojhapokhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ojhapokhar is 309046. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.16 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ojhapokhar

According to the 2011 Census, Ojhapokhar village had a total population of 1,832 people, including 950 males and 882 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.18%, with male literacy at 49.81% and female literacy at 38.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Ojhapokhar

Ojhapokhar 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 Ojhapokhar

Public transport in the Ojhapokhar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gaisal, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Ojhapokhar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Ojhapokhar is about 72.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ojhapokhar

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

Health Facilities in Ojhapokhar

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

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