Dhantola - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Dhantola is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 76.9 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gaisal-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhantola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhantola is 309019. The village covers a total geographical area of 757.57 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dhantola 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 Dhantola

According to the 2011 Census, Dhantola village had a total population of 9,503 people, including 4,872 males and 4,631 females, living in 1,727 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.09%, with male literacy at 50.21% and female literacy at 37.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 722, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhantola

Dhantola 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 Dhantola

Public transport in the Dhantola is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. 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 Dhantola is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Dhantola is about 76.9 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 Dhantola

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

Health Facilities in Dhantola

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

FAQs about Dhantola