Balaigaon - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Balaigaon is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mahipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balaigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaigaon is 309629. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.95 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Balaigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Balaigaon village had a total population of 2,221 people, including 1,111 males and 1,110 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.85%, with male literacy at 66.56% and female literacy at 45.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 759, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 592.

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

Nearby Villages of Balaigaon

Balaigaon 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 Balaigaon

Balaigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Balaigaon

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

Health Facilities in Balaigaon

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

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