Dharail - Gazole, Malda

Dharail is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Gazole and around 23.7 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharail is 312583. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.01 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dharail

According to the 2011 Census, Dharail village had a total population of 252 people, including 124 males and 128 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.67%, with male literacy at 66.99% and female literacy at 41.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharail

Dharail 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 Dharail

Dharail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Dharail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dharail is about 23.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharail

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

Health Facilities in Dharail

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

FAQs about Dharail