Dakshin Kathulia - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Dakshin Kathulia is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 37.5 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Gadhearkuthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Kathulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Kathulia is 307464. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.19 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dakshin Kathulia 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 Kathulia

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Kathulia village had a total population of 3,185 people, including 1,635 males and 1,550 females, living in 700 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.11%, with male literacy at 74.98% and female literacy at 58.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,498, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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 Kathulia

Dakshin Kathulia 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 Kathulia

Dakshin Kathulia 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 Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Dakshin Kathulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Dakshin Kathulia is about 37.5 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 Dakshin Kathulia

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Kathulia

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 Kathulia village are given below:

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