Purbba Dangapara - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Purbba Dangapara is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 44.2 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Godong-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Dangapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Dangapara is 307499. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.15 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Purbba 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 Purbba Dangapara

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Dangapara village had a total population of 3,747 people, including 1,895 males and 1,852 females, living in 808 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.10%, with male literacy at 79.24% and female literacy at 66.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,369, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Dangapara

Purbba 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 Purbba Dangapara

Public transport in the Purbba Dangapara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salbari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Purbba Dangapara is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Purbba Dangapara is about 44.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purbba Dangapara

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

Health Facilities in Purbba 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 Purbba Dangapara village are given below:

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