Dakatiar Bheri - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Dakatiar Bheri is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from Polba and around 15.8 km from Chinsura. Amnan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakatiar Bheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakatiar Bheri is 325113. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.8 hectares and falls under the 712102 pincode. Chandan Nagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dakatiar Bheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saptagram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dakatiar Bheri

According to the 2011 Census, Dakatiar Bheri village had a total population of 1,492 people, including 765 males and 727 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.41%, with male literacy at 83.94% and female literacy at 72.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakatiar Bheri

Dakatiar Bheri 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 Dakatiar Bheri

Public transport in the Dakatiar Bheri is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chandan Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandan Nagar to Dakatiar Bheri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakatiar Bheri is about 15.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakatiar Bheri

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

Health Facilities in Dakatiar Bheri

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

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