Dwipa - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Dwipa is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Jagatballavpur and around 29.8 km from Howrah. Polegustia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dwipa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dwipa is 332760. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.64 hectares and falls under the 711414 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Dwipa

As per Census 2011, Dwipa village has a total population of 4,585 people, consisting of 2,382 males and 2,203 females. The village has 852 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 584 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,339 literate and 1,246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dwipa

Dwipa 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 Dwipa

Dwipa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Dwipa is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Dwipa is about 29.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dwipa

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

Health Facilities in Dwipa

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

FAQs about Dwipa