Dakshin Khuttimari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Dakshin Khuttimari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 41.3 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Jharaltagram-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Khuttimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Khuttimari is 307455. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.8 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dakshin Khuttimari 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 Khuttimari

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Khuttimari village has a total population of 2,373 people, consisting of 1,243 males and 1,130 females. The village has 533 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 332 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,530 literate and 843 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,845 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Khuttimari

Dakshin Khuttimari 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 Khuttimari

Public transport in the Dakshin Khuttimari 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 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Dakshin Khuttimari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Dakshin Khuttimari is about 41.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Khuttimari

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Khuttimari

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 Khuttimari village are given below:

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