Dhopahat - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Dhopahat is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Chanderghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhopahat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhopahat is 321197. The village covers a total geographical area of 820.22 hectares and falls under the 741103 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Dhopahat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Dhopahat

According to the 2011 Census, Dhopahat village had a total population of 4,711 people, including 2,410 males and 2,301 females, living in 1,142 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.33%, with male literacy at 61.82% and female literacy at 60.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 998.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhopahat

Dhopahat 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 Dhopahat

Dhopahat 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 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Dhopahat is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dhopahat is about 43 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 Dhopahat

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

Health Facilities in Dhopahat

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

FAQs about Dhopahat