Dhantala - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Dhantala is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 34.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Kamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhantala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhantala is 322113. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.29 hectares and falls under the 741202 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dhantala

According to the 2011 Census, Dhantala village had a total population of 9,095 people, including 4,730 males and 4,365 females, living in 1,996 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.14%, with male literacy at 82.22% and female literacy at 71.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,952, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhantala

Dhantala 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 Dhantala

Dhantala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Dhantala is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dhantala is about 34.9 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 Dhantala

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

Health Facilities in Dhantala

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

FAQs about Dhantala