Dabra - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dabra is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 19.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Dhalpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dabra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabra is 310987. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.51 hectares and falls under the 733126 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dabra

According to the 2011 Census, Dabra village had a total population of 1,187 people, including 592 males and 595 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.08%, with male literacy at 76.75% and female literacy at 63.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 543, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Dabra

Dabra 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 Dabra

Dabra 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 10.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Dabra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dabra is about 19.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dabra

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

Health Facilities in Dabra

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

FAQs about Dabra