Dangal - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Dangal is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 35.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kanachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangal is 316560. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.47 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rqampurhat is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Dangal

As per Census 2011, Dangal village has a total population of 1,622 people, consisting of 847 males and 775 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 946 literate and 676 illiterate residents. Additionally, 564 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rqampurhat to Dangal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dangal is about 35.3 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 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