Dakshin Jharalta - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Dakshin Jharalta is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 34.3 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Gadhearkuthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Jharalta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Jharalta is 307465. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.75 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dakshin Jharalta 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 Jharalta

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Jharalta village has a total population of 3,444 people, consisting of 1,723 males and 1,721 females. The village has 777 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 495 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,149 literate and 1,295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshin Jharalta are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Jharalta

Dakshin Jharalta 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 Jharalta

Dakshin Jharalta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Dakshin Jharalta is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Dakshin Jharalta is about 34.3 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 Jharalta

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Jharalta

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 Jharalta village are given below:

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