Dingel - Kaliganj, Nadia

Dingel is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 42.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Debagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dingel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dingel is 321352. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.86 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Dingel

According to the 2011 Census, Dingel village had a total population of 3,761 people, including 1,962 males and 1,799 females, living in 755 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.45%, with male literacy at 71.44% and female literacy at 71.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dingel

Dingel 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 Dingel

Dingel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Debagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Dingel is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dingel is about 42.5 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 Dingel

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

Health Facilities in Dingel

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

FAQs about Dingel