Dakshin Handipur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Dakshin Handipur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 29.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Loba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Handipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Handipur is 318243. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.8 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Handipur

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Handipur village has a total population of 1,014 people, consisting of 501 males and 513 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 650 literate and 364 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshin Handipur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Handipur

Dakshin Handipur 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 Dakshin Handipur

Dakshin Handipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Dakshin Handipur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dakshin Handipur is about 29.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Handipur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Handipur

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

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