Dabu - Canning - I, South 24 Parganas

Dabu is a village situated in the Canning - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Canning and around 59.2 km from Alipore. Nikarighata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dabu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabu is 333805. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.03 hectares and falls under the 743363 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dabu

According to the 2011 Census, Dabu village had a total population of 3,036 people, including 1,555 males and 1,481 females, living in 600 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.40%, with male literacy at 67.04% and female literacy at 51.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,690, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 709.

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

Nearby Villages of Dabu

Dabu 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 Dabu

Dabu 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 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Dabu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dabu is about 59.2 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 Dabu

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

Health Facilities in Dabu

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

FAQs about Dabu