Dudhnai - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Dudhnai is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.3 km from Piyali and around 28.2 km from Alipore. Ramnagar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudhnai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhnai is 333976. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.52 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Dudhnai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Dudhnai

According to the 2011 Census, Dudhnai village had a total population of 2,220 people, including 1,129 males and 1,091 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.87%, with male literacy at 93.01% and female literacy at 82.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 537.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudhnai

Dudhnai 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 Dudhnai

Dudhnai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shasan Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Dudhnai is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dudhnai is about 28.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudhnai

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

Health Facilities in Dudhnai

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

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