Dakshin Thuthipakar - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Dakshin Thuthipakar is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gaisal-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Thuthipakar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Thuthipakar is 309025. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.78 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dakshin Thuthipakar 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 Thuthipakar

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Thuthipakar village had a total population of 878 people, including 439 males and 439 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.23%, with male literacy at 50.93% and female literacy at 32.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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 Thuthipakar

Dakshin Thuthipakar 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 Thuthipakar

Public transport in the Dakshin Thuthipakar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Dakshin Thuthipakar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Dakshin Thuthipakar is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Thuthipakar

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Thuthipakar

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 Thuthipakar village are given below:

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