Paschim Dolaigaon - Mal, Jalpaiguri

Paschim Dolaigaon is a village situated in the Mal subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 34.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malbazar and around 32.6 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Changmari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Dolaigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Dolaigaon is 306951. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.2 hectares and falls under the 735221 pincode. Oodlabari is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Paschim Dolaigaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Paschim Dolaigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Dolaigaon village had a total population of 2,480 people, including 1,301 males and 1,179 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.61%, with male literacy at 71.62% and female literacy at 56.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 598, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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 Dolaigaon

Paschim Dolaigaon 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 Dolaigaon

Public transport in the Paschim Dolaigaon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Belakoba, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Oodlabari to Paschim Dolaigaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Paschim Dolaigaon is about 32.6 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 Dolaigaon

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Dolaigaon

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 Dolaigaon village are given below:

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