Dakshin Gangadharpur - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Dakshin Gangadharpur is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.1 km from Ramganga and around 72.5 km from Alipore. Dakshin Gangadharpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Gangadharpur is 335327. The village covers a total geographical area of 956.8 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Gangadharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Gangadharpur village had a total population of 13,738 people, including 6,956 males and 6,782 females, living in 2,593 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.12%, with male literacy at 76.12% and female literacy at 66.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,051, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Gangadharpur

Dakshin Gangadharpur 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 Dakshin Gangadharpur

Dakshin Gangadharpur 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 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Dakshin Gangadharpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dakshin Gangadharpur is about 72.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Gangadharpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Gangadharpur

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

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