Dakshin Dhakuria - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Dakshin Dhakuria is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 37.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Baidyapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Dhakuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Dhakuria is 322069. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.58 hectares and falls under the 741238 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Dhakuria

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Dhakuria village had a total population of 2,457 people, including 1,281 males and 1,176 females, living in 573 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.86%, with male literacy at 74.96% and female literacy at 66.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 427.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Dhakuria

Dakshin Dhakuria 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 Dakshin Dhakuria

Public transport in the Dakshin Dhakuria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Dakshin Dhakuria is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dakshin Dhakuria is about 37.4 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 Dakshin Dhakuria

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Dhakuria

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

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