Dhonail - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dhonail is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 33.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Uday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhonail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhonail is 310662. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.17 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhonail

According to the 2011 Census, Dhonail village had a total population of 439 people, including 225 males and 214 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.61%, with male literacy at 72.64% and female literacy at 72.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhonail

Dhonail 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 Dhonail

Dhonail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Dhonail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dhonail is about 33.7 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 Dhonail

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

Health Facilities in Dhonail

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

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