Dakshin Narayantala - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Dakshin Narayantala is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Sonakhali and around 59.1 km from Alipore. Uttar Mokamberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Narayantala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Narayantala is 335071. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.13 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Narayantala

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Narayantala village has a total population of 1,992 people, consisting of 1,037 males and 955 females. The village has 449 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,210 literate and 782 illiterate residents. Additionally, 678 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshin Narayantala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Narayantala

Dakshin Narayantala 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 Narayantala

Dakshin Narayantala 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 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Dakshin Narayantala is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dakshin Narayantala is about 59.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Narayantala

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Narayantala

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 Narayantala village are given below:

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