Dabar - Bamangola, Malda

Dabar is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Pakuahat and around 35.3 km from English Bazar. Jagdala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dabar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabar is 312909. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.62 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Dabar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dabar

According to the 2011 Census, Dabar village had a total population of 655 people, including 336 males and 319 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.21%, with male literacy at 90.24% and female literacy at 67.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 186.

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

Nearby Villages of Dabar

Dabar 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 Dabar

Dabar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Dabar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dabar is about 35.3 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 Dabar

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

Health Facilities in Dabar

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

FAQs about Dabar