Dakhalain

Dakhalain is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.7km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Dakhalain village. As per 2009 stats, Ajmatpur is the gram panchayat of Dakhalain village.

Here you can discover what makes Dakhalain unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Dakhalain’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dakhalain

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dakhalain is 311410. The village spans a total geographical area of 186.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Dakhalain village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dakhalain village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dakhalain

Population of Dakhalain

According to the 2011 Census, Dakhalain has a total population of about 962, with approximately 484 males and 478 females. The sex ratio is around 987 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 116 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 240 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 411. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.03%, with male literacy at about 61.16% and female literacy near 50.84%. There are around 223 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dakhalain's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dakhalain

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dakhalain. As per the 2011 stats, Dakhalain had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dakhalain

Knowing the nearby villages of Dakhalain helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dakhalain.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakhalain