Daudpur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Daudpur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 28.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daudpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daudpur is 310777. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.57 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Daudpur

As per Census 2011, Daudpur village has a total population of 1,299 people, consisting of 656 males and 643 females. The village has 303 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 641 literate and 658 illiterate residents. Additionally, 659 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 291 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,299656643
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537776
Scheduled Castes (SC)659331328
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291150141
Literate Population641374267
Illiterate Population658282376

Nearby Villages of Daudpur

Daudpur 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)
Uttar RusulpurSouth-East0.93 km
MajhinaSouth1.06 km
SubarnasahidSouth1.74 km
KamdebpurWest1.74 km
RaynandaNorth-East2.18 km
BaraitEast2.19 km
AnginaSouth-East2.25 km
NeonaEast2.57 km
KusumtaraWest2.65 km
KanuraSouth-West2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Daudpur

Daudpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 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 Daudpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Daudpur is about 28.7 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 Daudpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Daudpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Daudpur 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 Daudpur

Where is Daudpur located?

Daudpur village is located in Kumarganj Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Daudpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Daudpur is Samjia.

What is the pincode of Daudpur?

The pincode of Daudpur is 733141.

What is the population of Daudpur?

Daudpur has a total population of 1,299, including 656 males and 643 females.

How many households are there in Daudpur?

There are 303 households in Daudpur.

What is the literacy rate in Daudpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Daudpur is 49.35%. Male literacy is 57.01% and female literacy is 41.52%.