Dalla - Habibpur, Malda

Dalla is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 29.5 km from Habibpur and around 38.5 km from English Bazar. Baidyapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalla is 312978. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.36 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Dalla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dalla

According to the 2011 Census, Dalla village had a total population of 7,177 people, including 3,713 males and 3,464 females, living in 1,473 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.84%, with male literacy at 77.99% and female literacy at 61.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6,215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 304.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalla

Dalla 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 Dalla

Dalla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Dalla is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dalla is about 38.5 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 Dalla

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

Health Facilities in Dalla

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

FAQs about Dalla