Dhalla - Illambazar, Birbhum

Dhalla is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 39.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Belati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhalla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhalla is 318020. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.09 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dhalla

As per Census 2011, Dhalla village has a total population of 883 people, consisting of 444 males and 439 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 465 literate and 418 illiterate residents. Additionally, 447 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 216 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhalla are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhalla

Dhalla 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 Dhalla

Dhalla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Dhalla is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dhalla is about 39.4 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 Dhalla

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

Health Facilities in Dhalla

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

FAQs about Dhalla