Dansi - Domjur, Howrah

Dansi is a village situated in the Domjur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Domjur and around 7.7 km from Howrah. Shalap-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dansi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dansi is 332807. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.54 hectares and falls under the 711409 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dansi

As per Census 2011, Dansi village has a total population of 2,382 people, consisting of 1,201 males and 1,181 females. The village has 587 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,776 literate and 606 illiterate residents. Additionally, 815 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dansi

Dansi 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 Dansi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dansi. The nearest railway station is Maurigram, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Howrah to Dansi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Dansi is about 7.7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dansi

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

Health Facilities in Dansi

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

FAQs about Dansi