Dhadarang - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dhadarang is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 91.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhadarang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhadarang is 310383. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.61 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Dhadarang

As per Census 2011, Dhadarang village has a total population of 412 people, consisting of 218 males and 194 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 229 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 157 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhadarang

Dhadarang 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 Dhadarang

Public transport in the Dhadarang is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Dhadarang is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dhadarang is about 91.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhadarang

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

Health Facilities in Dhadarang

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

FAQs about Dhadarang