Dahakula - Nakashipara, Nadia

Dahakula is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 22.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dharmada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahakula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahakula is 321490. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.36 hectares and falls under the 741138 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Dahakula

According to the 2011 Census, Dahakula village had a total population of 2,478 people, including 1,281 males and 1,197 females, living in 574 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.16%, with male literacy at 55.02% and female literacy at 44.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 603.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahakula

Dahakula 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 Dahakula

Dahakula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Muragacha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Dahakula is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dahakula is about 22.8 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 Dahakula

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

Health Facilities in Dahakula

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

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