Dharan - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Dharan is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.9 km from Shyamsundar. Palsona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharan is 320844. The village covers a total geographical area of 787.59 hectares and falls under the 713424 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Dharan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raina Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dharan

As per Census 2011, Dharan village has a total population of 4,403 people, consisting of 2,270 males and 2,133 females. The village has 963 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 437 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,293 literate and 1,110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 388 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharan

Dharan 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 Dharan

Dharan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Dharan is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharan

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

Health Facilities in Dharan

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

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