Dakol - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Dakol is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Harischandrapur and around 78.1 km from English Bazar. Kusidha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakol is 311967. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.5 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

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

Population of Dakol

According to the 2011 Census, Dakol village had a total population of 286 people, including 146 males and 140 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.56%, with male literacy at 69.91% and female literacy at 46.79%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakol

Dakol 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 Dakol

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dakol. The nearest railway station is Azamnagar Road, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Dakol is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dakol is about 78.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakol

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

Health Facilities in Dakol

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

FAQs about Dakol