Dhara - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Dhara is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 34.7 km from Gobindapur and around 33.8 km from Alipore. Jagulgachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhara is 333644. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.27 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Dhara 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 Dhara

According to the 2011 Census, Dhara village had a total population of 5,231 people, including 2,673 males and 2,558 females, living in 1,023 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.78%, with male literacy at 81.93% and female literacy at 73.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 892, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhara

Dhara 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 Dhara

Public transport in the Dhara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Dhara is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dhara is about 33.8 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 Dhara

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

Health Facilities in Dhara

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

FAQs about Dhara