Dangal - Labpur, Birbhum

Dangal is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 40.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kurunnahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangal is 317559. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.08 hectares and falls under the 731304 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Dangal

According to the 2011 Census, Dangal village had a total population of 1,276 people, including 633 males and 643 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.22%, with male literacy at 79.90% and female literacy at 66.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangal

Dangal 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 Dangal

Dangal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Dangal is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dangal is about 40.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangal

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

Health Facilities in Dangal

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

FAQs about Dangal