Dantra - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Dantra is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Polba and around 20.4 km from Chinsura. Goswamimalipara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dantra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dantra is 325299. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.46 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dantra 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 Dantra

According to the 2011 Census, Dantra village had a total population of 1,012 people, including 514 males and 498 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.14%, with male literacy at 77.20% and female literacy at 69.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Dantra

Dantra 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 Dantra

Dantra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Dantra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dantra is about 20.4 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 Dantra

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

Health Facilities in Dantra

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

FAQs about Dantra