Dubra - Chakdah, Nadia

Dubra is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dubra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dubra is 322267. The village covers a total geographical area of 417.73 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dubra

According to the 2011 Census, Dubra village had a total population of 5,285 people, including 2,776 males and 2,509 females, living in 1,204 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.38%, with male literacy at 82.31% and female literacy at 69.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,097, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Dubra

Dubra 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 Dubra

Dubra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdah to Dubra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dubra is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dubra

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

Health Facilities in Dubra

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

FAQs about Dubra