Dakshin Fatepur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Dakshin Fatepur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 32.9 km from Chinsura. Belmuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Fatepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Fatepur is 324614. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.06 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dakshin Fatepur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dakshin Fatepur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Fatepur village had a total population of 511 people, including 246 males and 265 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.47%, with male literacy at 93.99% and female literacy at 80.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Fatepur

Dakshin Fatepur 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 Dakshin Fatepur

Dakshin Fatepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Dakshin Fatepur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakshin Fatepur is about 32.9 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 Dakshin Fatepur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Fatepur

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

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