Dharail - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dharail is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jalghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharail is 311129. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.37 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Dharail village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Dharail

According to the 2011 Census, Dharail village had a total population of 301 people, including 148 males and 153 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.62%, with male literacy at 83.72% and female literacy at 65.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharail

Dharail 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 Dharail

Dharail is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Dharail is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dharail is about 8.1 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 Dharail

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

Health Facilities in Dharail

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

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