Daspalsa - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Daspalsa is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 33.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Daspalsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daspalsa is 316669. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.67 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Daspalsa

According to the 2011 Census, Daspalsa village had a total population of 1,621 people, including 809 males and 812 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.40%, with male literacy at 75.39% and female literacy at 61.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 975, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Daspalsa

Daspalsa 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 Daspalsa

Daspalsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sainthia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Daspalsa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Daspalsa is about 33.2 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 Daspalsa

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

Health Facilities in Daspalsa

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

FAQs about Daspalsa