Dhamaitikar - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Dhamaitikar is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 40.9 km from Chinsura. Bhandarhati-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamaitikar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamaitikar is 324594. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.95 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhamaitikar 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 Dhamaitikar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamaitikar village had a total population of 2,621 people, including 1,312 males and 1,309 females, living in 632 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.47%, with male literacy at 66.17% and female literacy at 54.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 811, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 566.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamaitikar

Dhamaitikar 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 Dhamaitikar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhamaitikar. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Dhamaitikar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dhamaitikar is about 40.9 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 Dhamaitikar

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

Health Facilities in Dhamaitikar

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

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