Dakshinpara - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Dakshinpara is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Polba and around 22 km from Chinsura. Mahanad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshinpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshinpara is 325131. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.16 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

As per Census 2011, Dakshinpara village has a total population of 2,123 people, consisting of 1,105 males and 1,018 females. The village has 525 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,565 literate and 558 illiterate residents. Additionally, 664 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshinpara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dakshinpara

Dakshinpara 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 Dakshinpara

Dakshinpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Dakshinpara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakshinpara is about 22 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 Dakshinpara

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

Health Facilities in Dakshinpara

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

FAQs about Dakshinpara