Dakshinsol Village Overview
Dakshinsol is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 5 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Manikbazar is the Gram Panchayat for Dakshinsol village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dakshinsol 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 Dakshinsol is 327443. The village covers a geographical area of 55.25 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Dakshinsol
Population & Demographics of Dakshinsol
This section provides population and demographic details of Dakshinsol village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 176 | 91 | 85 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 91 | 47 | 44 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 85 | 44 | 41 |
| Literate Population | 74 | 46 | 28 |
| Illiterate Population | 102 | 45 | 57 |
Key population details of Dakshinsol village are given below:
- Dakshinsol village is a very small village with a total population of around 176, including approximately 91 males and 85 females, with a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 91 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 85 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dakshinsol village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 42.05%.
- There are around 36 households in Dakshinsol village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dakshinsol
Transport facilities help residents of Dakshinsol 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 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dakshinsol
The following villages are located close to Dakshinsol 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 Dakshinsol
- Where is Dakshinsol located?
- Dakshinsol village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dakshinsol?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dakshinsol is Manikbazar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dakshinsol?
- The pincode of Dakshinsol is 722207.
- What is the population of Dakshinsol?
- Dakshinsol has a total population of 176, including 91 males and 85 females.
- How many households are there in Dakshinsol?
- There are 36 households in Dakshinsol.
- What is the literacy rate in Dakshinsol?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshinsol is 42.05%. Male literacy is 50.55% and female literacy is 32.94%.