Daribhir - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Daribhir is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 76.4 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daribhir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daribhir is 309040. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.7 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Daribhir 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 Daribhir

According to the 2011 Census, Daribhir village had a total population of 2,127 people, including 1,108 males and 1,019 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.84%, with male literacy at 40.07% and female literacy at 31.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, 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 Daribhir

Daribhir 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 Daribhir

Public transport in the Daribhir 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 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Daribhir is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Daribhir is about 76.4 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 Daribhir

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

Health Facilities in Daribhir

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

FAQs about Daribhir