Dakshin Battala - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Dakshin Battala is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Sonakhali and around 72.7 km from Alipore. Maszidbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Battala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Battala is 335086. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.15 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Dakshin Battala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gosaba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dakshin Battala

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Battala village had a total population of 1,832 people, including 954 males and 878 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.11%, with male literacy at 92.78% and female literacy at 83.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,461.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Battala

Dakshin Battala 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 Dakshin Battala

Dakshin Battala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Dakshin Battala is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dakshin Battala is about 72.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Battala

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Battala

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

FAQs about Dakshin Battala