Dhaparia - Nakashipara, Nadia

Dhaparia is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 39.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dhananjaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaparia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaparia is 321500. The village covers a total geographical area of 784.69 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Dhaparia

As per Census 2011, Dhaparia village has a total population of 5,958 people, consisting of 2,984 males and 2,974 females. The village has 1,259 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 940 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,889 literate and 3,069 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhaparia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,9582,9842,974
Child Population (0–6 yrs)940478462
Scheduled Castes (SC)341816
Literate Population2,8891,5021,387
Illiterate Population3,0691,4821,587

Nearby Villages of Dhaparia

Dhaparia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhananjoypurNorth-West2.21 km
MejpotaEast2.28 km
RadhanagarSouth2.52 km
DhopahatNorth-East2.76 km
Bara SimuliaSouth-West3.06 km
KalibasSouth-West3.35 km
KamalapurEast3.48 km
SibpurSouth-East4.15 km
MahesnagarSouth4.35 km
Chak Purbba SimuliaSouth-West4.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhaparia

Dhaparia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Dhaparia is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dhaparia is about 39.5 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 Dhaparia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhaparia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhaparia

Where is Dhaparia located?

Dhaparia village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhaparia?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhaparia is Dhananjaypur.

What is the pincode of Dhaparia?

The pincode of Dhaparia is 741126.

What is the population of Dhaparia?

Dhaparia has a total population of 5,958, including 2,984 males and 2,974 females.

How many households are there in Dhaparia?

There are 1,259 households in Dhaparia.

What is the literacy rate in Dhaparia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhaparia is 48.49%. Male literacy is 50.34% and female literacy is 46.64%.