Dala - Palasi, Araria

Dala is a village situated in the Palasi subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasi and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Pakri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dala is 222081. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.4 hectares and falls under the 854333 pincode. Araria is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Dala

As per Census 2011, Dala village has a total population of 1,609 people, consisting of 838 males and 771 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 291 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 856 literate and 753 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dala

Dala 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 Dala

Dala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Araria to Dala is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dala

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

Health Facilities in Dala

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

FAQs about Dala