Dalua - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Dalua is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Chopra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalua is 308855. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.22 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dalua

According to the 2011 Census, Dalua village had a total population of 2,227 people, including 1,121 males and 1,106 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.22%, with male literacy at 67.47% and female literacy at 50.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 587, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dalua

Dalua 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 Dalua

Dalua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Dalua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Dalua is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalua

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

Health Facilities in Dalua

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dalua village are given below:

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