Dandapur - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Dandapur is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from Piyali and around 41.1 km from Alipore. Brindakhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandapur is 333998. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.46 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dandapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dandapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dandapur village had a total population of 497 people, including 258 males and 239 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.30%, with male literacy at 87.95% and female literacy at 67.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Dandapur

Dandapur 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 Dandapur

Public transport in the Dandapur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Surjyapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Dandapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dandapur is about 41.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dandapur

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

Health Facilities in Dandapur

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

FAQs about Dandapur