Dakshin Kundal Pukhar - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Dakshin Kundal Pukhar is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Majhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Kundal Pukhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Kundal Pukhar is 308891. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.92 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Kundal Pukhar

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Kundal Pukhar village has a total population of 4,103 people, consisting of 2,177 males and 1,926 females. The village has 820 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 655 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,336 literate and 1,767 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 396 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Kundal Pukhar

Dakshin Kundal Pukhar 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 Kundal Pukhar

Dakshin Kundal Pukhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumdangi, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Dakshin Kundal Pukhar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Dakshin Kundal Pukhar is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Kundal Pukhar

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Kundal Pukhar

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 Kundal Pukhar village are given below:

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