Dakshin Gosairhat - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Dakshin Gosairhat is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 38.3 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Sakoyajhora-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Gosairhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Gosairhat is 307494. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.54 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Gosairhat

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Gosairhat village had a total population of 4,394 people, including 2,264 males and 2,130 females, living in 989 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.51%, with male literacy at 82.58% and female literacy at 70.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,620.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Gosairhat

Dakshin Gosairhat 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 Dakshin Gosairhat

Dakshin Gosairhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhupguri, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Dakshin Gosairhat is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Dakshin Gosairhat is about 38.3 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 Dakshin Gosairhat

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Gosairhat

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

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