Dafarpur - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Dafarpur is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Shyampur and around 52.4 km from Howrah. Belari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dafarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dafarpur is 333156. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.45 hectares and falls under the 711405 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dafarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dafarpur village had a total population of 651 people, including 319 males and 332 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.63%, with male literacy at 85.22% and female literacy at 74.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Dafarpur

Dafarpur 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 Dafarpur

Dafarpur 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 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Dafarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Dafarpur is about 52.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dafarpur

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

Health Facilities in Dafarpur

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

FAQs about Dafarpur