Dhemaler Chhar village, Phansidewa block | Pincode 734014

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Dhemaler Chhar is a village in Phansidewa mandal, Darjeeling district, West Bengal. It has a population of 644 across 145 households with a literacy rate of 46.9%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JAGANNATH ROY

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LGD code: 306687
Pincode: 734014
Post office: Bagdogra
Population: 644
Households: 145
Literacy rate: 46.9%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 234
Distance to district centre: 16 km
Distance to mandal centre: 6 km
Distance to Kolkata: 455 km
Distance to Delhi: 1111 km
Nearest railway station: Bagdogra · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Navjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhemaler Chhar compares

By population, Dhemaler Chhar ranks #82 of 113 villages in Phansidewa mandal.

Literacy rate

46.9%

−8.6% vs mandal average

Dhemaler Chhar: 46.9%
Phansidewa mandal: 55.5%
Darjeeling district: 71.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

+28 vs mandal average

Dhemaler Chhar: 1,000
Phansidewa mandal: 972

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.5 vs mandal average

Dhemaler Chhar: 4.4
Phansidewa mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Dhemaler Chhar at a glance

Dhemaler Chhar is a village of 644 people in 145 households (Census 2011) in Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, the 82nd-largest of 113 villages in Phansidewa block. Literacy is 47%, 9 points below the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. It lies 16 km from the Darjeeling district centre, 21 km from Lahugaon, the nearest town, 7 km from Bagdogra railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 734014, served by Bagdogra post office; the LGD village code is 306687. The nearest hospital or health centre is Navjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre, 6 km away. The sarpanch is JAGANNATH ROY, and the village votes in Phansidewa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durga Murmu. The population is estimated at 720 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhemaler Chhar · this village	644	47%	—
Mingharar Chhat · Naxalbari	245	69%	0.8 km SW
Bangaru · Phansidewa	0	—	0.9 km N
Halal · Phansidewa	1,511	60%	0.9 km E
Grammani · Naxalbari	476	70%	1 km NW
Minghara · Naxalbari	0	—	1 km W
Banur Chhat · Phansidewa	446	57%	1.1 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhemaler Chhar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 57.47
Irrigated area (ha): 20
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Dhemaler Chhar

LGD code: 306687
Pincode: 734014
Post office: Bagdogra
Population (Census 2011): 644
Population (projected 2026): 720
Households: 145
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 46.9%
Coordinates: 26.66049°N, 88.27411°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Darjeeling
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phansidewa
Member of Parliament: Raju Bista
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durga Murmu
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JAGANNATH ROY
Block / Mandal: Phansidewa

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Darjeeling district level

Then & Now

Dhemaler Chhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

644

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

720

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

145

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 644Census 2011
Households: 145Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7202026 proj. · +11.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Darjeeling district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Darjeeling district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Darjeeling district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Dhemaler Chhar

Mandal centre

Phansidewa · ≈ 5.9 km

≈ 12 min by car · 14 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Darjeeling · ≈ 16 km

≈ 33 min by car · 39 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,710 people

Lahugaon · ≈ 21 km

≈ 42 min by car · 50 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata455 kmcapital
Delhi1111 km
Hyderabad1442 km
Chennai1725 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBagdogra7 km
Bus stopAirport Bus Stop5 km
Hospital / PHCNavjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre6 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank Rangapani9 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum16 km
CollegeGhoshpukur College9 km
Police stationMatigara Police Station13 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhemaler Chhar

What is the pincode of Dhemaler Chhar?

The pincode of Dhemaler Chhar, Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district, West Bengal is 734014. The post office is Bagdogra.

Which post office delivers to Dhemaler Chhar?

Mail for Dhemaler Chhar is delivered through Bagdogra post office, pincode 734014, in Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhemaler Chhar located?

Dhemaler Chhar is a village in Phansidewa block of Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Dhemaler Chhar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhemaler Chhar village has a population of 644 across 145 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhemaler Chhar?

The current sarpanch of Dhemaler Chhar gram panchayat is JAGANNATH ROY.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhemaler Chhar in?

Dhemaler Chhar falls under the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhemaler Chhar in?

Dhemaler Chhar falls under the Phansidewa assembly constituency (AC #27) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Dhemaler Chhar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhemaler Chhar village is 46.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhemaler Chhar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhemaler Chhar village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhemaler Chhar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhemaler Chhar, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Dhemaler Chhar from Darjeeling district centre?

Dhemaler Chhar is approximately 16 km (straight-line) from the centre of Darjeeling district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhemaler Chhar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhemaler Chhar village is 306687.

Which is the nearest town to Dhemaler Chhar?

Lahugaon (population 12,710, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 21 km from Dhemaler Chhar in a straight line.

How big is Dhemaler Chhar compared to other villages in Phansidewa block?

Dhemaler Chhar ranks 82 of 113 villages in Phansidewa block by Census 2011 population (644 residents).

How far is Dhemaler Chhar from Kolkata?

Dhemaler Chhar is about 455 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 591 km.

How far is Dhemaler Chhar from Delhi?

Dhemaler Chhar is about 1111 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1444 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhemaler Chhar?

Bagdogra is the nearest railway station to Dhemaler Chhar, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dhemaler Chhar?

Airport Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Dhemaler Chhar, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhemaler Chhar?

Navjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhemaler Chhar, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhemaler Chhar?

Indian Bank Rangapani is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhemaler Chhar, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dhemaler Chhar?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Dhemaler Chhar, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhemaler Chhar?

Dhemaler Chhar falls under Phansidewa assembly constituency (AC 27). The sitting MLA is Durga Murmu (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dhemaler Chhar?

Dhemaler Chhar is in Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Raju Bista (BJP).

What is the population of Dhemaler Chhar in 2026?

Dhemaler Chhar is estimated at 720 people in 2026, up about 12% from 644 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhemaler Chhar in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Dhemaler Chhar in Darjeeling district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhemaler Chhar?

JAGANNATH ROY is the sarpanch of Dhemaler Chhar gram panchayat, Phansidewa block. See the sarpanch list of Phansidewa block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-20
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)