Dakshin Khojagaon - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Dakshin Khojagaon is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 98.6 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Ramganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Khojagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Khojagaon is 308955. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.77 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dakshin Khojagaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dakshin Khojagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Khojagaon village had a total population of 457 people, including 244 males and 213 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.09%, with male literacy at 65.37% and female literacy at 60.45%.

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 Khojagaon

Dakshin Khojagaon 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 Khojagaon

Public transport in the Dakshin Khojagaon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Dakshin Khojagaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Dakshin Khojagaon is about 98.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Khojagaon

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Khojagaon

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 Khojagaon village are given below:

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