Dalsalap - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Dalsalap is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Uluberia and around 34.5 km from Howrah. Maheshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalsalap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalsalap is 332982. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.44 hectares and falls under the 711409 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dalsalap village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dalsalap

According to the 2011 Census, Dalsalap village had a total population of 2,035 people, including 1,033 males and 1,002 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.29%, with male literacy at 89.98% and female literacy at 80.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 700, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalsalap

Dalsalap 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 Dalsalap

Dalsalap 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 Uluberia to Dalsalap is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Dalsalap is about 34.5 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 Dalsalap

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

Health Facilities in Dalsalap

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

FAQs about Dalsalap