Dakshinabad Village Overview
Dakshinabad is a village in Khatra tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 3.5 km from Khatra tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dahala is the Gram Panchayat for Dakshinabad village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dakshinabad village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshinabad is 329052. The village covers a geographical area of 167.28 hectares and has a pincode of 722140. Khatra is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Location Map of Dakshinabad
Population & Demographics of Dakshinabad
This section provides population and demographic details of Dakshinabad village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 459 | 237 | 222 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 47 | 24 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 55 | 28 | 27 |
| Literate Population | 341 | 195 | 146 |
| Illiterate Population | 118 | 42 | 76 |
Key population details of Dakshinabad village are given below:
- Dakshinabad village is a small village with a total population of around 459, including approximately 237 males and 222 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 8 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 55 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dakshinabad village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.29%.
- There are around 88 households in Dakshinabad village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dakshinabad
Transport facilities help residents of Dakshinabad village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dakshinabad
The following villages are located close to Dakshinabad and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dakshinabad
- Where is Dakshinabad located?
- Dakshinabad village is located in Khatra Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dakshinabad?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dakshinabad is Dahala (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dakshinabad?
- The pincode of Dakshinabad is 722140.
- What is the population of Dakshinabad?
- Dakshinabad has a total population of 459, including 237 males and 222 females.
- How many households are there in Dakshinabad?
- There are 88 households in Dakshinabad.
- What is the literacy rate in Dakshinabad?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshinabad is 74.29%. Male literacy is 82.28% and female literacy is 65.77%.