Dakshin Dangapara - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Dakshin Dangapara is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Sonapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Dangapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Dangapara is 308845. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.53 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Dangapara

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Dangapara village has a total population of 300 people, consisting of 165 males and 135 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 818 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 180 literate and 120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 290 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Dangapara

Dakshin Dangapara 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 Dangapara

Dakshin Dangapara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Dakshin Dangapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Dakshin Dangapara is about 111 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 Dangapara

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Dangapara

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 Dangapara village are given below:

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