Dogharia - Gazole, Malda

Dogharia is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from Gazole and around 28.4 km from English Bazar. Raniganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dogharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dogharia is 312774. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.24 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dogharia

According to the 2011 Census, Dogharia village had a total population of 182 people, including 87 males and 95 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.69%, with male literacy at 60.98% and female literacy at 38.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Dogharia

Dogharia 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 Dogharia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dogharia. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Dogharia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dogharia is about 28.4 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 Dogharia

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

Health Facilities in Dogharia

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

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