Dogachhi - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dogachhi is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dogachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dogachhi is 311127. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.05 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dogachhi 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 Dogachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Dogachhi village had a total population of 1,229 people, including 658 males and 571 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.26%, with male literacy at 88.26% and female literacy at 73.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 694.

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

Nearby Villages of Dogachhi

Dogachhi 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 Dogachhi

Public transport in the Dogachhi 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 5.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Dogachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dogachhi is about 6.8 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 Dogachhi

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

Health Facilities in Dogachhi

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

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