Dewanganj - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Dewanganj is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Baru and around 31.9 km from Alipore. Khakurdaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewanganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewanganj is 334933. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.35 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joynagar Majil is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dewanganj

According to the 2011 Census, Dewanganj village had a total population of 2,416 people, including 1,261 males and 1,155 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.97%, with male literacy at 82.76% and female literacy at 64.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,874, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewanganj

Dewanganj 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 Dewanganj

Dewanganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gocharan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar Majil to Dewanganj is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dewanganj is about 31.9 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 Dewanganj

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

Health Facilities in Dewanganj

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

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