Dakshin Bhagalpur - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Dakshin Bhagalpur is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Chopra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Bhagalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Bhagalpur is 308850. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.23 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Bhagalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Bhagalpur village had a total population of 1,648 people, including 859 males and 789 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.58%, with male literacy at 62.45% and female literacy at 50.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 662, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 553.

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 Bhagalpur

Dakshin Bhagalpur 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 Bhagalpur

Dakshin Bhagalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mangurjan, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Dakshin Bhagalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Dakshin Bhagalpur is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Bhagalpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Bhagalpur

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 Bhagalpur village are given below:

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