Dakshin Dadpur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Dakshin Dadpur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.4 km from Polba and around 22.7 km from Chinsura. Dadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Dadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Dadpur is 325246. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.99 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dakshin Dadpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Dakshin Dadpur

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Dadpur village has a total population of 1,319 people, consisting of 678 males and 641 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 990 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 292 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshin Dadpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Dadpur

Dakshin Dadpur 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 Dakshin Dadpur

Dakshin Dadpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Dakshin Dadpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakshin Dadpur is about 22.7 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 Dakshin Dadpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Dadpur

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

FAQs about Dakshin Dadpur