Buniadpur

Buniadpur
City
Buniadpur
Location in West Bengal, India
Coordinates: 25°23′N 88°23′E / 25.39°N 88.39°E / 25.39; 88.39Coordinates: 25°23′N 88°23′E / 25.39°N 88.39°E / 25.39; 88.39
Country India
State West Bengal
District Dakshin Dinajpur
Municipality 14 Wards
Government
 • Body Buniadpur Municipality
 • Chairperson Akhil Chandra Barman (AITC)
 • District Magistrate Dr.Deepap Priya P (IAS)
Area rank 3rd largest city in Dakshin Dinajpur
Population (2011)
 • Total 31,964
Languages
 • Official Bengali, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 733121
Telephone Code 03521
Vehicle registration WB-61/WB-62
Website ddinajpur.nic.in wb.gov.in

Buniadpur is an Indian city in north Bengal and a sub-divisonal headquarter in the district of Dakshin Dinajpur,West Bengal, India.[1][2]

Geography

The municipality is located at the coordinates 25°23′N 88°23′E / 25.39°N 88.39°E / 25.39; 88.39. It is divided into 14 wards.

Demographics

Buniadpur Municipality has total population of 31964.[3]

Administrator

The first election results of 14 wards of Buniadpur Municipality has been declared. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won 13 out of 14 wards. Polling was held on 13 August 2017. The municipality is in Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. Civic elections took place for the first time in Buniadpur Municipality as the civic body was formed in 2014. Both the TMC and BJP contested polls in all the 14 wards, whereas the CPI(M) fielded candidates in 12 wards. 86.89% of the voters exercised their franchise in the elections. Several incidents of violence and booth capturing were reported during the polling.[4]

Transport

1.Buniadpur Railway Station serves as rail transportion system for Buniadpur. 2.Buniadpur Bus Stand serves as Bus transportation system and buses are going to Kolkata, Siliguri, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, Malda accordingly.

Education

Buniadpur Mahavidyalaya is a college located in Buniadpur, Affiliated to University of Gour Banga. Banshihari High School is renowned school located in Buniadpur Municipality which was estbalished in 1952. Banshihari Balika Vidyalay is also located in Buniadpur. Narayanpur High School, And the newly born high school, Buniadpur High School is also in Buniadpur. Buniadpur Teachers Training College (D.El.Ed,B.ED), Buniadpur Government Girls ITI, Ujjwal Kids World is also situated in Buniadpur.

Banking Facilities

State Bank of India operates its branch in Buniadpur.[5] Raigang Central Co-Operative Bank Ltd. Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank. Bandhan Bank Pvt. Ltd. United bank of India.

References

  1. ↑ "Maps of India: Buniadpur". Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "India Mapia: Buniadpur". Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  3. ↑ "Notice for Delimitation of Municipal Wards of Buniadpur municipality" (PDF). www.ddinajpur.nic.in. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "Buniadpur Municipality Election Results". ndia WebPortal Private Limited. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  5. ↑ "State Bank of India Branch at Buniadpur". Retrieved 2 August 2017.
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