Dahatmal

Dahatmal is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Dahatmal village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Lodhasuli is the gram panchayat of Dahatmal village.

Here you can discover what makes Dahatmal unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Dahatmal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dahatmal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dahatmal is 339799. The village spans a total geographical area of 150.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Dahatmal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dahatmal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dahatmal

Population of Dahatmal

According to the 2011 Census, Dahatmal has a total population of about 878, with approximately 434 males and 444 females. The sex ratio is around 1023 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 89 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 53 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.79%, with male literacy at about 79.49% and female literacy near 76.13%. There are around 173 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dahatmal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dahatmal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dahatmal. As per the 2011 stats, Dahatmal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dahatmal

Knowing the nearby villages of Dahatmal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dahatmal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dahatmal