Dulfa - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Dulfa is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 33.4 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dulfa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dulfa is 324685. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.7 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dulfa 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 Dulfa

According to the 2011 Census, Dulfa village had a total population of 387 people, including 188 males and 199 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.33%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 78.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Dulfa

Dulfa 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 Dulfa

Dulfa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Dulfa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dulfa is about 33.4 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 Dulfa

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

Health Facilities in Dulfa

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

FAQs about Dulfa