Dhananjaya - Habibpur, Malda

Dhananjaya is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.6 km from Habibpur and around 30.4 km from English Bazar. Jajail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhananjaya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhananjaya is 313028. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.22 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhananjaya 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 Dhananjaya

According to the 2011 Census, Dhananjaya village had a total population of 437 people, including 225 males and 212 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.38%, with male literacy at 61.08% and female literacy at 57.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhananjaya

Dhananjaya 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 Dhananjaya

Dhananjaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Dhananjaya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dhananjaya is about 30.4 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 Dhananjaya

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

Health Facilities in Dhananjaya

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

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