Dainan Anantanagar - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Dainan Anantanagar is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Khanakul and around 81.1 km from Chinsura. Khanakul-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dainan Anantanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dainan Anantanagar is 325850. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.25 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Dainan Anantanagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanakul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dainan Anantanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Dainan Anantanagar village had a total population of 4,840 people, including 2,465 males and 2,375 females, living in 1,118 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.86%, with male literacy at 74.86% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,267.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,8402,4652,375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)688341347
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,267640627
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,9421,5901,352
Illiterate Population1,8988751,023

Nearby Villages of Dainan Anantanagar

Dainan Anantanagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KumarhatSouth0.93 km
KhanakulNorth-East1.13 km
GhagarpurSouth-East1.25 km
NabasanNorth-West1.29 km
KhantaraSouth-West1.85 km
UbidpurNorth-East1.87 km
RamnagarNorth2.13 km
SenhatSouth2.14 km
DharmmapurWest2.21 km
UdaypurEast2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dainan Anantanagar

Dainan Anantanagar 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 Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Dainan Anantanagar is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dainan Anantanagar is about 81.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dainan Anantanagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dainan Anantanagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dainan Anantanagar

Where is Dainan Anantanagar located?

Dainan Anantanagar village is located in Khanakul - I Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dainan Anantanagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Dainan Anantanagar is Khanakul-i.

What is the pincode of Dainan Anantanagar?

The pincode of Dainan Anantanagar is 712406.

What is the population of Dainan Anantanagar?

Dainan Anantanagar had a total population of 4,840, including 2,465 males and 2,375 females.

How many households are there in Dainan Anantanagar?

Dainan Anantanagar had 1,118 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dainan Anantanagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dainan Anantanagar was 70.86%. Male literacy was 74.86% and female literacy was 66.67%.