Dosatina - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Dosatina is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Bishnupur and around 19.1 km from Alipore. Bhandaria Kastekumari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dosatina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dosatina is 333452. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.38 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Thakurpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dosatina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dosatina

According to the 2011 Census, Dosatina village had a total population of 3,385 people, including 1,678 males and 1,707 females, living in 669 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.80%, with male literacy at 81.42% and female literacy at 70.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 501.

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

Nearby Villages of Dosatina

Dosatina 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 Dosatina

Dosatina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hotar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurpur to Dosatina is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dosatina is about 19.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dosatina

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

Health Facilities in Dosatina

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

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