Dhaltara - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dhaltara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaltara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaltara is 311211. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.92 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhaltara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhaltara

As per Census 2011, Dhaltara village has a total population of 497 people, consisting of 246 males and 251 females. The village has 102 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 191 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 264 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaltara

Dhaltara 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 Dhaltara

Dhaltara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Dhaltara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dhaltara is about 7.5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaltara

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

Health Facilities in Dhaltara

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

FAQs about Dhaltara