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 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 Dalimba

As per Census 2011, Dalimba village has a total population of 2,442 people, consisting of 1,246 males and 1,196 females. The village has 655 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,497 literate and 945 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 396 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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