Dhakdhol - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dhakdhol is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 78.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Karanji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakdhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakdhol is 310443. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhakdhol

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakdhol village had a total population of 1,219 people, including 602 males and 617 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.15%, with male literacy at 69.49% and female literacy at 61.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakdhol

Dhakdhol 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 Dhakdhol

Public transport in the Dhakdhol is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Dhakdhol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dhakdhol is about 78.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakdhol

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

Health Facilities in Dhakdhol

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

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