Dalgaon - Falakata, Alipurduar

Dalgaon is a village situated in the Falakata subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15 km from Falakata and around 62.2 km from Jalpaiguri . Jateswar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalgaon is 307368. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.33 hectares and falls under the 735204 pincode. Falakata is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dalgaon village had a total population of 2,975 people, including 1,479 males and 1,496 females, living in 685 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.27%, with male literacy at 73.40% and female literacy at 57.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,365.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalgaon

Dalgaon 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 Dalgaon

Dalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mujnal, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Falakata to Dalgaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Dalgaon is about 62.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Dalgaon

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

FAQs about Dalgaon