Dodalia - Magrahat - II, South 24 Parganas

Dodalia is a village situated in the Magrahat - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Magrahat and around 33.6 km from Alipore. Nainan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dodalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodalia is 334052. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.46 hectares and falls under the 743355 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dodalia

As per Census 2011, Dodalia village has a total population of 1,805 people, consisting of 930 males and 875 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,262 literate and 543 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,383 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dodalia

Dodalia 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 Dodalia

Dodalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Uttar Radhanagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Dodalia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dodalia is about 33.6 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 Dodalia

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

Health Facilities in Dodalia

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

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