Paschim Daukimari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Paschim Daukimari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Jharaltagram-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Daukimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Daukimari is 307451. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.66 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Paschim Daukimari 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 Daukimari

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Daukimari village had a total population of 2,840 people, including 1,476 males and 1,364 females, living in 640 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.29%, with male literacy at 75.44% and female literacy at 60.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,992.

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 Daukimari

Paschim Daukimari 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 Daukimari

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Paschim Daukimari. The nearest railway station is Betgara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Paschim Daukimari is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Paschim Daukimari is about 39 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 Daukimari

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Daukimari

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 Daukimari village are given below:

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