Dhasa - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Dhasa is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Jagatballavpur and around 24.9 km from Howrah. Shankarhati-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhasa is 332725. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.8 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Dhasa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhasa village had a total population of 3,140 people, including 1,572 males and 1,568 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.25%, with male literacy at 75.22% and female literacy at 71.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhasa

Dhasa 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 Dhasa

Dhasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Dhasa is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Dhasa is about 24.9 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 Dhasa

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

Health Facilities in Dhasa

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

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