Dalimba - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Dalimba is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Polba and around 15.8 km from Chinsura. Akhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalimba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalimba is 325153. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.71 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dalimba 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 Dalimba

According to the 2011 Census, Dalimba village had a total population of 2,442 people, including 1,246 males and 1,196 females, living in 655 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.86%, with male literacy at 78.16% and female literacy at 59.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalimba

Dalimba 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 Dalimba

Public transport in the Dalimba is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Dalimba is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dalimba 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 Dalimba

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

Health Facilities in Dalimba

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

FAQs about Dalimba