Daula - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Daula is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from Harischandrapur and around 76.6 km from English Bazar. Barui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daula is 311997. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.12 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

Daula 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 Daula

According to the 2011 Census, Daula village had a total population of 2,029 people, including 1,023 males and 1,006 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.29%, with male literacy at 43.20% and female literacy at 31.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 994, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Daula

Daula 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 Daula

Public transport in the Daula is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Azamnagar Road, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Daula is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Daula is about 76.6 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 Daula

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

Health Facilities in Daula

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

FAQs about Daula