Dwipnagar - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Dwipnagar is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sitgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dwipnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dwipnagar is 309662. The village covers a total geographical area of 533.2 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raigang is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dwipnagar

As per Census 2011, Dwipnagar village has a total population of 5,116 people, consisting of 2,572 males and 2,544 females. The village has 1,050 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 906 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,986 literate and 3,130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,682 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 789 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dwipnagar

Dwipnagar 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 Dwipnagar

Dwipnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigang to Dwipnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dwipnagar

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

Health Facilities in Dwipnagar

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

FAQs about Dwipnagar