Paschim Dangapara - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Paschim Dangapara is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 39.3 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Jharaltagram-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Dangapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Dangapara is 307447. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.2 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Paschim Dangapara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Paschim Dangapara

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Dangapara village had a total population of 1,864 people, including 991 males and 873 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.69%, with male literacy at 78.20% and female literacy at 64.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,628, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Dangapara

Paschim Dangapara 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 Paschim Dangapara

Public transport in the Paschim Dangapara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Betgara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Paschim Dangapara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Paschim Dangapara is about 39.3 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 Paschim Dangapara

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Dangapara

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

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