Dhalani village, Bagda block | Pincode 743251

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Dhalani is a village in Bagda mandal, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, with a population of 2,498 and 606 households. It has a literacy rate of 69.6% and is situated at 23.164°N, 88.816°E with PIN code 743251.

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SAMIR KUMAR BISWAS

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LGD code: 322504
Pincode: 743251
Post office: Ganrapota
Population: 2,498
Households: 606
Literacy rate: 69.6%
Sex ratio: 929 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,168
Distance to district centre: 51 km
Distance to mandal centre: 12 km
Distance to Kolkata: 80 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1254 km
Nearest railway station: Akaipur · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Sundarpur Rural Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhalani compares

By population, Dhalani ranks #36 of 108 villages in Bagda mandal.

Literacy rate

69.6%

+2.0% vs mandal average

Dhalani: 69.6%
Bagda mandal: 67.6%
North 24 Parganas district: 76.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

929

−11 vs mandal average

Dhalani: 929
Bagda mandal: 940

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.1 vs mandal average

Dhalani: 4.1
Bagda mandal: 4.2

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

Dhalani at a glance

Dhalani is a village of 2,498 people in 606 households (Census 2011) in Bagda block, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, the 36th-largest of 108 villages in Bagda block. Literacy is 70%, 2 points above the block average of 68% and the sex ratio is 929 women per 1,000 men. It lies 51 km from the North 24 Parganas district centre, 13 km from Khamarkalla, the nearest town, 13 km from Akaipur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 743251, served by Ganrapota post office; the LGD village code is 322504. The nearest hospital or health centre is Sundarpur Rural Hospital, 5 km away. The sarpanch is SAMIR KUMAR BISWAS, and the village votes in Bangaon Uttar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ashok Kirtania. The population is estimated at 2,794 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhalani · this village	2,498	70%	—
Uttar Baliadanga · Bagda	1,842	74%	1.5 km N
Kundipur · Bongaon	4,760	78%	1.8 km S
Par Krishnachandrapur · Bagda	2,682	69%	2.4 km E
Gainpur · Bongaon	1,096	73%	2.6 km SE
Kumarkhola · Bagda	2,861	74%	2.8 km NE
Uttar Sundarpur · Bongaon	796	60%	3.2 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhalani

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 19
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: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 184.65
Irrigated area (ha): 24.58
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dhalani

LGD code: 322504
Pincode: 743251
Post office: Ganrapota
Population (Census 2011): 2,498
Population (projected 2026): 2,794
Households: 606
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 929
Literacy rate: 69.6%
Coordinates: 23.16365°N, 88.81618°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bangaon
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bangaon Uttar
Member of Parliament: Shantanu Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ashok Kirtania
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SAMIR KUMAR BISWAS
Block / Mandal: Bagda

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 North 24 Parganas district level

Then & Now

Dhalani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,498

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

2,794

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

606

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

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: 2,498Census 2011
Households: 606Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 929 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,7942026 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 · North 24 Parganas district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · North 24 Parganas district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · North 24 Parganas 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Dhalani

Mandal centre

Bagda · ≈ 12 km

≈ 24 min by car · 28 min by bike

Directions

District centre

North 24 Parganas · ≈ 51 km

≈ 1 h 45 min by car · 2 h 5 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,645 people

Khamarkalla · ≈ 13 km

≈ 27 min by car · 32 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata80 kmcapital
Hyderabad1254 km
Delhi1309 km
Chennai1438 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAkaipur13 km
Bus stopHELENCHA5 km
Hospital / PHCSundarpur Rural Hospital5 km
ATM / banke-Corner27 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum14 km
CollegeBAGDA GOVT. ITI5 km
Police stationBAGDA POLICE STATION5 km

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Dhalani

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🎓BAGDA GOVT. ITICollege4.7 km ↗
🎓HELENCHA HIGH SCHOOLHigh school4.8 km ↗

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People often ask about Dhalani

What is the pincode of Dhalani?

The pincode of Dhalani, Bagda block, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal is 743251. The post office is Ganrapota.

Which post office delivers to Dhalani?

Mail for Dhalani is delivered through Ganrapota post office, pincode 743251, in Bagda block, North 24 Parganas district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhalani located?

Dhalani is a village in Bagda block of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Dhalani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhalani village has a population of 2,498 across 606 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhalani?

The current sarpanch of Dhalani gram panchayat is SAMIR KUMAR BISWAS.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhalani in?

Dhalani falls under the Bangaon Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhalani in?

Dhalani falls under the Bangaon Uttar assembly constituency (AC #95) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Dhalani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhalani village is 69.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhalani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhalani village is 929 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhalani?

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

How far is Dhalani from North 24 Parganas district centre?

Dhalani is approximately 51 km (straight-line) from the centre of North 24 Parganas district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhalani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhalani village is 322504.

Which is the nearest town to Dhalani?

Khamarkalla (population 12,645, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 13 km from Dhalani in a straight line.

How big is Dhalani compared to other villages in Bagda block?

Dhalani ranks 36 of 108 villages in Bagda block by Census 2011 population (2,498 residents).

How far is Dhalani from Kolkata?

Dhalani is about 80 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 105 km.

How far is Dhalani from Hyderabad?

Dhalani is about 1254 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1630 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhalani?

Akaipur is the nearest railway station to Dhalani, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dhalani?

HELENCHA is the nearest bus stop to Dhalani, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhalani?

Sundarpur Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhalani, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhalani?

e-Corner is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhalani, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dhalani?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Dhalani, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhalani?

Dhalani falls under Bangaon Uttar assembly constituency (AC 95). The sitting MLA is Ashok Kirtania (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dhalani?

Dhalani is in Bangaon Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shantanu Thakur (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Dhalani?

Within 5 km of Dhalani: BAGDA GOVT. ITI (4.7 km), HELENCHA HIGH SCHOOL (4.8 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Dhalani in 2026?

Dhalani is estimated at 2,794 people in 2026, up about 12% from 2,498 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhalani in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Dhalani in North 24 Parganas district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhalani?

SAMIR KUMAR BISWAS is the sarpanch of Dhalani gram panchayat, Bagda block. See the sarpanch list of Bagda 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, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)