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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhoadanga

As per Census 2011, Dhoadanga village has a total population of 770 people, consisting of 417 males and 353 females. The village has 180 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 537 literate and 233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 312 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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