Dhandail - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dhandail is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 86.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhandail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhandail is 310478. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.83 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Dhandail

According to the 2011 Census, Dhandail village had a total population of 347 people, including 189 males and 158 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.52%, with male literacy at 72.62% and female literacy at 41.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhandail

Dhandail 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 Dhandail

Dhandail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Dhandail is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dhandail is about 86.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhandail

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

Health Facilities in Dhandail

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

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