Dabar - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Dabar is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Salanpur and around 121 km from Barddhaman. Kalya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dabar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabar is 318518. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.29 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dabar

According to the 2011 Census, Dabar village had a total population of 2,443 people, including 1,238 males and 1,205 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.38%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 58.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 985, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Dabar

Dabar 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 Dabar

Dabar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Dabar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Dabar is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dabar

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

Health Facilities in Dabar

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

FAQs about Dabar