Dakshin Besarbari - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Dakshin Besarbari is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Majhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Besarbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Besarbari is 308896. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.12 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Besarbari

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Besarbari village had a total population of 1,709 people, including 880 males and 829 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.91%, with male literacy at 77.52% and female literacy at 63.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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 Besarbari

Dakshin Besarbari 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 Besarbari

Dakshin Besarbari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Dakshin Besarbari is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Dakshin Besarbari is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Besarbari

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Besarbari

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 Besarbari village are given below:

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