Dangal - Balrampur, Katihar

Dangal is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Shah Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangal is 224850. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.31 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dangal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Dangal

According to the 2011 Census, Dangal village had a total population of 747 people, including 372 males and 375 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.54%, with male literacy at 66.78% and female literacy at 54.01%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangal

Dangal 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 Dangal

Dangal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sanjay Gram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Dangal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Dangal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangal

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

Health Facilities in Dangal

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

FAQs about Dangal