Dakshin Kotalpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Dakshin Kotalpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 47.6 km from Chinsura. Gopinathpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Kotalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Kotalpur is 324583. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.93 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dakshin Kotalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Kotalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Kotalpur village had a total population of 1,574 people, including 811 males and 763 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.52%, with male literacy at 84.32% and female literacy at 68.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 716, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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 Kotalpur

Dakshin Kotalpur 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 Kotalpur

Dakshin Kotalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Dakshin Kotalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakshin Kotalpur is about 47.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Kotalpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Kotalpur

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 Kotalpur village are given below:

FAQs about Dakshin Kotalpur