Dahil - Gazole, Malda

Dahil is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Gazole and around 32.5 km from English Bazar. Salaidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahil is 312640. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.92 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dahil

According to the 2011 Census, Dahil village had a total population of 1,816 people, including 900 males and 916 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.56%, with male literacy at 43.49% and female literacy at 29.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahil

Dahil 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 Dahil

Dahil is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Dahil is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dahil is about 32.5 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 Dahil

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

Health Facilities in Dahil

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

FAQs about Dahil