Deora - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Deora is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 46.6 km from Chinsura. Perambuasahabazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deora is 324571. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.22 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Deora 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 Deora

According to the 2011 Census, Deora village had a total population of 1,555 people, including 792 males and 763 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.21%, with male literacy at 85.99% and female literacy at 74.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Deora

Deora 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 Deora

Deora 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 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Deora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Deora is about 46.6 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 Deora

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

Health Facilities in Deora

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Deora village are given below:

FAQs about Deora