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

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Gangadharpur village has a total population of 13,738 people, consisting of 6,956 males and 6,782 females. The village has 2,593 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,348 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,101 literate and 5,637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5,051 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshin Gangadharpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population13,7386,9566,782
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,3481,1901,158
Scheduled Castes (SC)5,0512,5752,476
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population8,1014,3893,712
Illiterate Population5,6372,5673,070

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Abad GangadharpurEast2.06 km
NileratNorth-West2.29 km
BhajnaSouth-West2.74 km
DarikautalaWest2.88 km
MalayaNorth-West2.99 km
AmirpurNorth-East3.29 km
KismatsarasberiaNorth3.34 km
KautalaWest3.37 km
RamdebpurNorth-West3.59 km
PiprakhaliNorth-East3.60 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dakshin Gangadharpur

Where is Dakshin Gangadharpur located?

Dakshin Gangadharpur village is located in Patharpratima Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dakshin Gangadharpur?

Dakshin Gangadharpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dakshin Gangadharpur?

The pincode of Dakshin Gangadharpur is 743371.

What is the population of Dakshin Gangadharpur?

Dakshin Gangadharpur has a total population of 13,738, including 6,956 males and 6,782 females.

How many households are there in Dakshin Gangadharpur?

There are 2,593 households in Dakshin Gangadharpur.

What is the literacy rate in Dakshin Gangadharpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Gangadharpur is 58.97%. Male literacy is 63.10% and female literacy is 54.73%.