Darikautala - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Darikautala is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 66.6 km from Alipore. Dhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darikautala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darikautala is 334670. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.9 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Darikautala

According to the 2011 Census, Darikautala village had a total population of 4,588 people, including 2,262 males and 2,326 females, living in 938 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.38%, with male literacy at 69.44% and female literacy at 61.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 471.

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

Nearby Villages of Darikautala

Darikautala 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 Darikautala

Darikautala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nishchindapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Darikautala is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Darikautala is about 66.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darikautala

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

Health Facilities in Darikautala

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

FAQs about Darikautala