Dakshin Jagannaathpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Dakshin Jagannaathpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 45.1 km from Chinsura. Perambuasahabazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Jagannaathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Jagannaathpur is 324568. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.59 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dakshin Jagannaathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dakshin Jagannaathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Jagannaathpur village had a total population of 940 people, including 453 males and 487 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.53%, with male literacy at 82.41% and female literacy at 66.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 513, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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 Jagannaathpur

Dakshin Jagannaathpur 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 Jagannaathpur

Dakshin Jagannaathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Dakshin Jagannaathpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakshin Jagannaathpur is about 45.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Jagannaathpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Jagannaathpur

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 Jagannaathpur village are given below:

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