Dhanumandal - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Dhanumandal is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 54 km from Alipore. Kulpi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanumandal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanumandal is 334503. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.21 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dhanumandal

As per Census 2011, Dhanumandal village has a total population of 1,475 people, consisting of 761 males and 714 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 902 literate and 573 illiterate residents. Additionally, 896 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanumandal

Dhanumandal 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 Dhanumandal

Dhanumandal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kalwan Halt, 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 Diamond Harbour to Dhanumandal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dhanumandal is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanumandal

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

Health Facilities in Dhanumandal

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

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