Dakshin Mogalpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Dakshin Mogalpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 36 km from Chinsura. Bhandarhati-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Mogalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Mogalpur is 324606. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.23 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Trakeswar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Dakshin Mogalpur 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 Mogalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Mogalpur village had a total population of 1,348 people, including 649 males and 699 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.70%, with male literacy at 83.59% and female literacy at 70.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 627, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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 Mogalpur

Dakshin Mogalpur 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 Mogalpur

Dakshin Mogalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Trakeswar to Dakshin Mogalpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakshin Mogalpur is about 36 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 Mogalpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Mogalpur

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 Mogalpur village are given below:

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