Dhala Kandar - Habibpur, Malda

Dhala Kandar is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Habibpur and around 18.1 km from English Bazar. Bulbulchandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhala Kandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhala Kandar is 313140. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.2 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dhala Kandar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Dhala Kandar

As per Census 2011, Dhala Kandar village has a total population of 1,470 people, consisting of 782 males and 688 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,015 literate and 455 illiterate residents. Additionally, 777 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhala Kandar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhala Kandar

Dhala Kandar 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 Dhala Kandar

Public transport in the Dhala Kandar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Dhala Kandar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dhala Kandar is about 18.1 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 Dhala Kandar

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

Health Facilities in Dhala Kandar

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

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