Dharaspur - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Dharaspur is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Salanpur and around 124 km from Barddhaman. Kalya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharaspur is 318511. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.8 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dharaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Dharaspur village had a total population of 759 people, including 385 males and 374 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.13%, with male literacy at 89.74% and female literacy at 61.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharaspur

Dharaspur 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 Dharaspur

Dharaspur 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 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Dharaspur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Dharaspur is about 124 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 Dharaspur

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

Health Facilities in Dharaspur

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

FAQs about Dharaspur