Dakshin Sankarpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Dakshin Sankarpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 40.6 km from Chinsura. Dashghara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Sankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Sankarpur is 324549. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.16 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dakshin Sankarpur 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 Sankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Sankarpur village had a total population of 1,094 people, including 569 males and 525 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.69%, with male literacy at 81.78% and female literacy at 67.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 450, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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 Sankarpur

Dakshin Sankarpur 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 Sankarpur

Dakshin Sankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Dakshin Sankarpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakshin Sankarpur is about 40.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Sankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Sankarpur

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 Sankarpur village are given below:

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