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

As per Census 2011, Dabra village has a total population of 1,187 people, consisting of 592 males and 595 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 740 literate and 447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 543 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 172 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,187592595
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316368
Scheduled Castes (SC)543270273
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1729280
Literate Population740406334
Illiterate Population447186261

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChapahatSouth0.98 km
ChakbajitNorth-West0.98 km
BrahmakhandaSouth-West1.12 km
IswarparaNorth-East1.21 km
KamarghatWest1.60 km
SrirampurNorth-East1.62 km
BamnaharNorth1.73 km
Purbba KrishnapurWest1.75 km
ChakdapatSouth-East1.87 km
Chak MohanSouth1.87 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dabra

Where is Dabra located?

Dabra village is located in Hilli Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dabra?

The Gram Panchayat of Dabra is Dhalpara.

What is the pincode of Dabra?

The pincode of Dabra is 733126.

What is the population of Dabra?

Dabra has a total population of 1,187, including 592 males and 595 females.

How many households are there in Dabra?

There are 275 households in Dabra.

What is the literacy rate in Dabra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dabra is 62.34%. Male literacy is 68.58% and female literacy is 56.13%.