Danpatia - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Danpatia is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Shyampur and around 54 km from Howrah. Bachhri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Danpatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danpatia is 333226. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.16 hectares and falls under the 711312 pincode. Khalore is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Danpatia

As per Census 2011, Danpatia village has a total population of 1,555 people, consisting of 784 males and 771 females. The village has 365 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,139 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 302 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Danpatia

Danpatia 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 Danpatia

Danpatia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saheed Matangini, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalore to Danpatia is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Danpatia is about 54 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 Danpatia

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

Health Facilities in Danpatia

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

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