Dahia - Balagarh, Hooghly

Dahia is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Patuligram and around 28.4 km from Chinsura. Ektarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahia is 324962. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.32 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Dahia

According to the 2011 Census, Dahia village had a total population of 496 people, including 241 males and 255 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.20%, with male literacy at 84.40% and female literacy at 60.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahia

Dahia 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 Dahia

Dahia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somra Bazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Dahia is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dahia is about 28.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahia

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

Health Facilities in Dahia

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

FAQs about Dahia