Dhalyan - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Dhalyan is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.8 km from Tarakeswar and around 46.7 km from Chinsura. Bhanjipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhalyan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhalyan is 324464. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.52 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Dhalyan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhalyan

As per Census 2011, Dhalyan village has a total population of 794 people, consisting of 409 males and 385 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 662 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhalyan

Dhalyan 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 Dhalyan

Dhalyan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Dhalyan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dhalyan is about 46.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhalyan

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

Health Facilities in Dhalyan

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

FAQs about Dhalyan