Dhalani - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Dhalani is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Bagda and around 67.8 km from Barasat. Koniara-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhalani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhalani is 322504. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.65 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dhalani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhalani

As per Census 2011, Dhalani village has a total population of 2,498 people, consisting of 1,295 males and 1,203 females. The village has 606 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 255 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,739 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,392 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 479 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhalani

Dhalani 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 Dhalani

Dhalani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Dhalani is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Dhalani is about 67.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhalani

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

Health Facilities in Dhalani

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

FAQs about Dhalani