Dilalpur - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Dilalpur is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 32.5 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Kapasdanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dilalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dilalpur is 314859. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.33 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dilalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dilalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dilalpur village had a total population of 2,317 people, including 1,189 males and 1,128 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.96%, with male literacy at 61.37% and female literacy at 52.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Dilalpur

Dilalpur 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 Dilalpur

Dilalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nashipur Road, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jiaganj to Dilalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Dilalpur is about 32.5 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 Dilalpur

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

Health Facilities in Dilalpur

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

FAQs about Dilalpur