Dantsar - Pandua, Hooghly

Dantsar is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from Pandua and around 42 km from Chinsura. Haraldaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dantsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dantsar is 324808. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.11 hectares and falls under the 712134 pincode. Memari is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dantsar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dantsar

According to the 2011 Census, Dantsar village had a total population of 768 people, including 388 males and 380 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.78%, with male literacy at 88.55% and female literacy at 74.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Dantsar

Dantsar 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 Dantsar

Dantsar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bainchi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Memari to Dantsar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dantsar is about 42 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 Dantsar

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

Health Facilities in Dantsar

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

FAQs about Dantsar