Dakshin Malikapur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Dakshin Malikapur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 30.6 km from Chinsura. Mandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Malikapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Malikapur is 324732. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.46 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Dakshin Malikapur 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 Malikapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Malikapur village had a total population of 562 people, including 276 males and 286 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.02%, with male literacy at 82.99% and female literacy at 57.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 393.

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 Malikapur

Dakshin Malikapur 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 Malikapur

Public transport in the Dakshin Malikapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Porabazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Dakshin Malikapur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakshin Malikapur is about 30.6 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 Malikapur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Malikapur

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 Malikapur village are given below:

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