Daulatpur - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Daulatpur is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 78.1 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gaisal-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daulatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daulatpur is 309045. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.51 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Daulatpur 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 Daulatpur

As per Census 2011, Daulatpur village has a total population of 511 people, consisting of 270 males and 241 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 98 literate and 413 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 167 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Daulatpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population511270241
Child Population (0–6 yrs)995445
Scheduled Castes (SC)432221
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1678978
Literate Population985741
Illiterate Population413213200

Nearby Villages of Daulatpur

Daulatpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
OjhapokharSouth-West1.23 km
RampurNorth-East1.25 km
SabudangaSouth1.34 km
KachnaNorth-West1.97 km
KalanaginSouth-East2.11 km
MasnabhitaSouth2.18 km
RohiaNorth2.22 km
AlipurWest2.27 km
KundargaonEast2.68 km
Paschim MankadangaNorth3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Daulatpur

Public transport in the Daulatpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gaisal, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Daulatpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Daulatpur is about 78.1 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 Daulatpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Daulatpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Daulatpur

Where is Daulatpur located?

Daulatpur village is located in Islampur Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Daulatpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Daulatpur is Gaisal-ii.

What is the pincode of Daulatpur?

The pincode of Daulatpur is 733202.

What is the population of Daulatpur?

Daulatpur has a total population of 511, including 270 males and 241 females.

How many households are there in Daulatpur?

There are 103 households in Daulatpur.

What is the literacy rate in Daulatpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Daulatpur is 19.18%. Male literacy is 21.11% and female literacy is 17.01%.