Dharenda - Habibpur, Malda

Dharenda is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from Habibpur and around 37.7 km from English Bazar. Baidyapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharenda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharenda is 312998. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.75 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Dharenda 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 Dharenda

According to the 2011 Census, Dharenda village had a total population of 1,117 people, including 568 males and 549 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.32%, with male literacy at 51.48% and female literacy at 36.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 465, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 628.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharenda

Dharenda 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 Dharenda

Dharenda 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 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Dharenda is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dharenda is about 37.7 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 Dharenda

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

Health Facilities in Dharenda

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

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