Doultabad - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Doultabad is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Bishnupur and around 22.8 km from Alipore. Dakshin Gauripur Chakdhir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doultabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doultabad is 333424. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.03 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Doultabad

As per Census 2011, Doultabad village has a total population of 3,649 people, consisting of 1,798 males and 1,851 females. The village has 842 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 401 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,591 literate and 1,058 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,567 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Doultabad are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6491,7981,851
Child Population (0–6 yrs)401212189
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,567782785
Literate Population2,5911,3471,244
Illiterate Population1,058451607

Nearby Villages of Doultabad

Doultabad 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MirpurNorth-West0.83 km
GabbariaNorth-East0.93 km
Dakshin GouripurSouth1.49 km
ChandiWest1.81 km
ChamniSouth-East1.82 km
DosatinaEast1.86 km
KeoradangaNorth-East1.87 km
AliporeSouth-West2.19 km
DeuliSouth2.27 km
BijoyrampurSouth-East2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Doultabad

Doultabad 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 13.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Doultabad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Doultabad is about 22.8 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 Doultabad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Doultabad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Doultabad

Where is Doultabad located?

Doultabad village is located in Bishnupur - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Doultabad?

The Gram Panchayat of Doultabad is Dakshin Gauripur Chakdhir.

What is the pincode of Doultabad?

The pincode of Doultabad is 743503.

What is the population of Doultabad?

Doultabad has a total population of 3,649, including 1,798 males and 1,851 females.

How many households are there in Doultabad?

There are 842 households in Doultabad.

What is the literacy rate in Doultabad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doultabad is 71.01%. Male literacy is 74.92% and female literacy is 67.21%.