KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA, BALURGHAT

Updated June 11, 2025

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA, BALURGHAT (PM SHRI KV Dakshin Dinajpur): What it is, where it is, and what to know before you go

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Balurghat is part of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) network—an autonomous body under India’s Ministry of Education. Locally, it’s listed as PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Dakshin Dinajpur (Balurghat) on its official site.

This isn’t a “tourist attraction” in the usual sense. It’s a working school campus. The reason it still shows up in “places” databases is that Kendriya Vidyalayas often function as community anchors—known for structured academics, extracurriculars, and standardized processes (especially admissions). If you’re a parent researching schooling options in/around Balurghat—or you’re visiting for an official purpose—here’s what’s verifiable and useful.

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## Fast facts you can rely on (verified)

### Identity and affiliation
– Name on CBSE records: PM SHRI KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA BALURGHAT
– CBSE Affiliation Number: 2400051
– Year of foundation: 2007 (CBSE record)
– Date of first opening: 23 June 2007 (CBSE record; also echoed on the school’s “Genesis” page)
– Level/stream (as stated by the school): affiliated to CBSE up to Class XII, with Science stream mentioned by the Vidyalaya.
– KV identifiers (school site): KV Code 2082 and CBSE School Code 19190

### Location (what the official school pages say)
The school’s own “Genesis/About” content places it at Paschim Rainagar, P.O. Amritakhanda Hat, P.S. Balurghat, PIN 733103, in Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal.

> Note on your provided address: you supplied “P.O- Beltala Park.” The official school page currently uses P.O. Amritakhanda Hat (PIN 733103). When your WordPress listing is meant to be canonical/people-first, the official address is the safer source to publish.

### Campus and infrastructure (only what the school itself states)
– The Vidyalaya states it has 6.34 acres of land allotted by the Government of West Bengal.
– It states it has been operating from its permanent building since 23 June 2019.

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## Admissions: how KVs typically work (with Balurghat-specific pointers)

KVs have a reputation for being “process-driven,” and that’s not an accident—service priority categories are central to admissions, and the online admissions portal spells this out clearly.

### What’s important to understand
– Priority categories matter. KVS admissions follow service priority categories; if you’re applying, you need to select the correct category as per guidelines.
– RTE seats in Class I: KVS states that 10 seats out of 40 per section in Class I are filled under RTE provisions (25%) via draw of lots from eligible categories (including SC/ST/EWS/BPL/OBC-NCL and “differently able,” as stated).
– Year-to-year details change. For session-specific rules and timelines, KVS publishes annual admission guidelines (e.g., 2025–26 document). Use the official guidelines rather than blog summaries.

### Balurghat-specific: where to check
The Balurghat KV site has a dedicated Admission Details page that repeats identifiers (KV Code, CBSE affiliation, CBSE school code) and is the most direct “source of truth” for local notices.

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## What you can expect from student life (without guessing)

The school’s site maintains sections for co-curricular activities and other student-facing programming. While the exact clubs/teams can vary by year, the existence of structured activities is clearly documented by the school.

If you’re evaluating fit, a practical way to assess culture (without relying on hearsay) is:
– Look at official activity posts and notice updates on the site (these are timestamped).
– Use the CBSE SARAS entry to confirm affiliation details and administrative listing.

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## Visiting the campus: etiquette and access

Because this is a functioning school, treat a visit like you would any institutional campus:
– Visit only with a clear purpose (admissions query, official meeting, event invite).
– Use official contact channels listed on the school’s “Contact Us” page rather than turning up unannounced.
– If you’re attending a scheduled function, arrive early—Indian school events often start with assembly or formalities.

This is also an inclusivity note: many KVs serve families from different states and postings, and student bodies can be mixed across linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Avoid assumptions about language preference—ask first.

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## How to reach Balurghat (Dakshin Dinajpur) for a school-related visit

For travel planning, the district administration’s “How to Reach” page is the most authoritative single reference in the sources pulled here.

### By air
– The district site states the nearest operational airport is Bagdogra Airport, about 252 km from Balurghat.
– It also mentions a “newly created airport at Balurghat… expected to start shortly.” That “expected” language can become outdated quickly, so confirm current operational status before you plan around it.

### By road / local movement
– Balurghat has regular bus services connecting to regional cities, according to a local city guide source. (Useful as a directional hint, but less authoritative than government transport pages.)

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## Data accuracy notes (what I would not publish as fact)

To keep your post clean and trustworthy:
– I did not repeat the quoted review fragment (“Lots of things are change…”) because it’s not attributable to an authoritative source in the materials above.
– I did not publish the “6RQ3+QP7, Beltala Park” address as canonical because the official KV pages and CBSE SARAS listing point to Paschim Rainagar / P.O. Amritakhanda Hat for PIN 733103.

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## Summary

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Dakshin Dinajpur (Balurghat) is a CBSE-affiliated Kendriya Vidyalaya that opened on 23 June 2007, operates from a permanent building since 23 June 2019, and is listed under CBSE affiliation 2400051.
For admissions, use KVS’s priority-category framework and the Vidyalaya’s own admission page for local notices.
For reaching Balurghat, plan around Bagdogra Airport (~252 km) unless you’ve verified that any newer airport updates are now operational.

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