Halidana

Halidana is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.8km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Halidana village. As per 2009 stats, Tapanchandipur is the gram panchayat of Halidana village.

Here you can discover what makes Halidana unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Halidana’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 Halidana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Halidana is 311538. The village spans a total geographical area of 163.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Halidana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Halidana 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 Tapan 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 Halidana

Population of Halidana

According to the 2011 Census, Halidana has a total population of about 888, with approximately 416 males and 472 females. The sex ratio is around 1134 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 107 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 55 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 507. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.43%, with male literacy at about 61.30% and female literacy near 54.03%. There are around 200 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Halidana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Halidana

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

Nearby Villages of Halidana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Halidana