Dosatina - Hanskhali, Nadia

Dosatina is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 15.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Batkulla-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dosatina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dosatina is 321872. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.6 hectares and falls under the 741121 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dosatina

According to the 2011 Census, Dosatina village had a total population of 1,368 people, including 705 males and 663 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.65%, with male literacy at 78.95% and female literacy at 67.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 547.

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

Nearby Villages of Dosatina

Dosatina 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 Dosatina

Dosatina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badkulla, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Dosatina is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dosatina is about 15.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dosatina

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

Health Facilities in Dosatina

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

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