Dara - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Dara is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.5 km from Gobindapur and around 29 km from Alipore. Narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dara is 333640. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.5 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Canning Town is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Dara

According to the 2011 Census, Dara village had a total population of 1,269 people, including 660 males and 609 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.49%, with male literacy at 75.99% and female literacy at 60.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 620.

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

Nearby Villages of Dara

Dara 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 Dara

Dara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Piali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning Town to Dara is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dara is about 29 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 Dara

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

Health Facilities in Dara

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

FAQs about Dara