Dhoadanga - Labpur, Birbhum

Dhoadanga is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 31.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chauhatta-mahodari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhoadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhoadanga is 317470. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.43 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Dhoadanga

According to the 2011 Census, Dhoadanga village had a total population of 770 people, including 417 males and 353 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.38%, with male literacy at 85.41% and female literacy at 67.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 312, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhoadanga

Dhoadanga 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 Dhoadanga

Dhoadanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Dhoadanga is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dhoadanga is about 31.5 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 Dhoadanga

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

Health Facilities in Dhoadanga

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

FAQs about Dhoadanga