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| leader_name       = Swadesh  Ch Sarkar
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| area_footnotes         = <ref name='Dalkhola City'>{{cite web|title=Dalkhola City|url=https://www.sudawb.org/wbdma_oldversion/HTM/DIS/MUNI_ULB_Dalkhola.htm}}</ref>
| area_footnotes     = <ref name='Dalkhola City'>{{cite web|title=Dalkhola City|url=https://www.sudawb.org/wbdma_oldversion/HTM/DIS/MUNI_ULB_Dalkhola.htm}}</ref>
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| registration_plate = WB 59 and WB 91 [[commercial vehicle]]  WB 60 and WB 92 [[private property|private]] [[vehicle]]
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| website                 = [http://www.dalkholamunicipality.org.in www.dalkholamunicipality.org.in]
| website           = [http://www.dalkholamunicipality.org.in www.dalkholamunicipality.org.in]
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'''Dalkhola''' is a city and a municipality of [[Uttar Dinajpur district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/westbengal/railways/uttardinajpur.htm
'''Dalkhola''' is a city and a municipality of [[Uttar Dinajpur district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], India.<ref>{{cite web |title=North Dinajpur Rail Network Map |url=http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/westbengal/railways/uttardinajpur.htm |access-date=2008-02-02 |publisher=Maps of India}}</ref>
| title = Uttar Dinajpur Rail Network Map | access-date = 2008-02-02 | publisher = Maps of India }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Dalkhola was originally in the state of [[Bihar]] in India. After 1959, Dalkhola was located in the state of West Bengal. The town expanded around the Dalkhola village Panchayats and developed into an important centre for trade and commerce due to mainstream connection with both Railway and Roadway. It is an important center for commodities like jute, corn and oil trade in [[Uttar Dinajpur]]. It is also an important center for the trade of maize, which is produced in the neighboring state of Bihar.<ref name=Telegraph>{{cite web | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1021228/asp/siliguri/story_1520987.asp | title = New year gift for business hub | access-date =  2008-02-05 | last = Sen| first = Kousik| publisher = The Telegraph, 28 December 2002}}</ref>
Dalkhola was originally in the state of [[Bihar]] in India. After 1959, Dalkhola was located in the state of West Bengal. The town expanded around the Dalkhola village panchayats and developed into an important centre for trade and commerce due to mainstream connection with both railway and roadway. It is an important center for commodities like jute, corn and oil trade in North Dinajpur. It is also an important center for the trade of maize, which is produced in the neighboring state of Bihar.<ref name=Telegraph>{{cite web | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1021228/asp/siliguri/story_1520987.asp | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130203234514/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1021228/asp/siliguri/story_1520987.asp | url-status = dead | archive-date = 3 February 2013 | title = New year gift for business hub | access-date =  2008-02-05 | last = Sen| first = Kousik| publisher = The Telegraph, 28 December 2002}}</ref>


Before the Independence of India in 1947 and later, the figure of Dalkhola was idly rural area where some Pucca and Kacha roads were connected to nearest place. The area was covered by [[jungle]] in large, only a few area was used for living. Their main source of income was [[agriculture]] and fishery from [[Mahananda River|Mahananda]]. That time it was ruled by Raja P.C.Lal. After [[Independence]]  & partition of India, innumerable refugees came to Dalkhola from [[Bangladesh]] formerly known as East Pakistan & they live in Dalkhola rural area.  Before in 1956, this area belong to the state of Bihar under [[Purnia]] district. In 1956 this area was transferred to Territory of West Bengal by endeavour of Chief Minister [[Bidhan Chandra Roy|Dr. B.C. Roy]]. It is an important place in this spare of communication facility as [[National Highway 12 (India)|NH 12]] and [[National Highway 27 (India)|NH 27]] pass through this locality. Small villages are administered by Panchayat Raj, & they gradually develop into work-oriented busy market & that gradually convert into Small Township. With the growth of [[population]] and economic base establishment, the people of Dalkhola experienced a green revolution. In consequence, [[Dalkhola Municipality]] was set up on 1 January 2003 for upliftment of social and economic development.
Before, and for some time after, the independence of India in 1947, Dalkhola was a sleepy, rural area where some Pucca and Kaccha roads were connected. The area was mostly covered by [[jungle]], and only some parts of the town were suitable for living. The residents' main source of income was [[agriculture]] and fishery in the [[Mahananda River]]. It was ruled by Raja P. C. Lal. After the partition of India, numerous refugees (Hindus) came to Dalkhola from Bangladesh (formerly known as East Pakistan) and started living in surrounding rural areas such as [[Hatbari]], [[Goalgaon (Madrasa)]], Goalgaon (west), Shikarpur, Pukurchala, Bhusamoni etc. In 1956 the area was transferred to the territory of West Bengal by the tireless efforts of the then Chief Minister [[Bidhan Chandra Roy|Dr. B. C. Roy]]. It is an important place in this region, as [[National Highway 12 (India)|NH 12]] and [[National Highway 27 (India)|NH 27]] intersect at this place. Small villages are administered by the Panchayat Ministry, and they have gradually developed into busy market zones, which gradually converted into small townships. With the growth of [[population]] and economic activities, the people of Dalkhola experienced a massive change – in terms of both socio-economic development and quality of life. As a consequence, [[Dalkhola Municipality]] was set up on 1 January 2003 to foster social and economic development.


==Politics==
==Politics==
Dalkhola became a municipality in 2003. In the Dalkhola municipal area, there were 14 Wards. But now 2 more ward are divided now there are 16 wards. In last election, the [[Indian National Congress]] won 9 seats out of 14, and the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] won the other 5 seats. It is one of the four municipalities in North Dinajpur district.
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Dalkhola became a municipality in 2003. In the Dalkhola municipal area, there were 14 Wards. But now 2 more ward are divided now there are 16 wards. In last election, the [[Indian National Congress]] won 9 seats out of 14, and the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] won the other 5 seats.<ref>{{cite web |date=2022-03-02 |title=West Bengal Civic Poll Results 2022 Highlights: TMC registers landslide victory |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/west-bengal-civic-poll-results-live-updates-trinamool-congress-bjp-congress-left-winning-candidates-councillors/2448397/ |access-date=2025-05-30 |website=The Financial Express}}</ref> It is one of the four municipalities in North Dinajpur district.
Dalkhola has 16 now. in  
Dalkhola has 16 now. in  
Recently 2013 Municipality election Congress won 10 seats,  cpim 4 and Tmc 2.
Recently 2013 Municipality election Congress won 10 seats,  cpim 4 and Tmc 2.
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The following 16 ward are:
The following 16 ward are:


* Muhammad Pur
* Muhammadpur
* Hari Pur
* Haripur
* Bhusamani
* Bhusamani
* Mithapur
* Mithapur
* Malickpur More
* Mallickpore More
* [[Deshbandhu Para]]
* [[Deshbandhu Para]]
* Dalkhola Bazar
* Dalkhola Bazar
* High School Para
* High School Para
* Dalkhola Basti
* Dalkhola Slum
* Subhash Pally
* Subhashpally
* [[Farsara]]
* [[Farsara]]
* Bidhan Pally
* Bidhanpally
* Uttar Dalkhola
* North Dalkhola
* Purnia More
* Purnia More
* Shikar Pur
* Shikarpur
* Nichit Pur
* Nichitpur
* Binoy colony
* Binoy colony
* Shree pally
* Shree pally
* Vivekananda pally
* Vivekanandapally
* Hatbari
* Hatbari
* College para
* College para
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==Development==
==Development==
[[File:Dalkholacity.jpg|thumb|Super market Dalkhola]]
[[File:Dalkhola Library.jpg|thumb|Dalkhola library]]
[[File:Dalkhola Library.jpg|thumb|Dalkhola library]]
Dalkhola is the largest exporter of [[Maize]] in [[West Bengal]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2019}}
Dalkhola is the largest exporter of [[Maize]] in [[West Bengal]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2019}}
In Dalkhola, a national level [[Power Grid]] was established in 1973, which expanded the availability of electricity to the [[Municipality]] and nearby areas of Dalkhola . Other developments include a Flour Mill, Tantia agro chemical Pvt Ltd and maize processing company which use the crops produced by local farmers.{{Citation needed|date=July 2019}}
In Dalkhola, a national level [[Power Grid]] was established in 1973, which expanded the availability of electricity to the [[Municipality]] and nearby areas of Dalkhola. Other developments include a Flour Mill, Tantia agro chemical Pvt Ltd and maize processing company which use the crops produced by local farmers.{{Citation needed|date=July 2019}}


==Official languages==
==Official languages==
As per the West Bengal Official Language (Amendment) Act, 2012, which came into force from December 2012, Urdu was given the status of official language in areas, such as subdivisions and blocks, having more than 10% Urdu speaking population.<ref>{{cite web| url =  http://wbcmo.gov.in/achieve.aspx?dept=7 |title =  Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education  |publisher=  Chief Minister’s Office, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 14 January 2019 }}</ref> In Uttar Dinajpur district, Goalpokhar I and II blocks, Islampur block and Islampur municipality were identified as fulfilling the norms set<ref>{{cite web| url =  http://zeenews.india.com/news/west-bengal/bengal-gives-second-language-status-to-urdu_756587.html |title = Bengal gives second language status to Urdu |publisher=  Zee News, 4 February 2012 | access-date = 14 January 2019 }}</ref> In 2014, Calcutta High Court, in an order, included Dalkhola municipality in the list.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiankanoon.org/doc/87425337/  |title =  Santosh Chowdhury and Ors Vs State of West Bengal and ors  |publisher= Indian Kanoon  | access-date = 14 January 2019 }}</ref>
As per the West Bengal Official Language (Amendment) Act, 2012, which came into force from December 2012, Bengali was given the status of official language in areas, such as subdivisions and blocks, having more than 50% Bengali speaking population.<ref>{{cite web| url =  http://wbcmo.gov.in/achieve.aspx?dept=7 |title =  Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education  |publisher=  Chief Minister's Office, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 14 January 2019 }}</ref> In North Dinajpur district, Goalpokhar I and II blocks, Islampur block and Islampur municipality were identified as fulfilling the norms set<ref>{{cite web| url =  http://zeenews.india.com/news/west-bengal/bengal-gives-second-language-status-to-urdu_756587.html |title = Bengal gives second language status to Urdu |date = 4 February 2012 |publisher=  Zee News, 4 February 2012 | access-date = 14 January 2019 }}</ref> In 2014, Calcutta High Court, in an order, included Dalkhola municipality in the list.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://indiankanoon.org/doc/87425337/  |title =  Santosh Chowdhury and Ors Vs State of West Bengal and ors  |publisher= Indian Kanoon  | access-date = 14 January 2019 }}</ref>


==Schools==
==Education==
The schools in Dalkhola include:
The schools in Dalkhola include:
[[File:Dalkhola high school.jpg|thumb|Dalkhola High School]]
*[[Dalkhola High School]] (H.S)
*[[Dalkhola High School]] (H.S)
*Dalkhola Girls High School (H.S)
*Dalkhola Girls High School (H.S)
*Uttar Dalkhola High School (H.S)
*North Dalkhola High School (H.S)
*Hindi High School (JR)
*Hindi High School (H.S)
*Middle School
*Middle School
*Farsara F.P School
*Farsara F.P School
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===College===
===College===
[[File:Dalkhola college.jpg|thumb|Shree Agrasen Mahavidyalaya (Dalkhola college)]]
*[[Shree Agrasen Mahavidyalaya]] was established in 1995. Affiliated to the [[University of Gour Banga]] it offers honours courses in Bengali, Hindi, English, history, political science, sociology and accountancy, and general courses in arts and commerce. Urdu is taught as a general subject.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://samdlk.ac.in/  |title = Shree Agrasen Mahavidyalaya |publisher= SAM  | access-date = 12 January 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.collegeadmission.in/ShreeAgrasenMahavidyalaya/ShreeAgrasenMahavidyalaya.shtml |title = Shree Agrasen Mahavidyalaya |publisher= College Admission  | access-date = 12 January 2019 }}</ref>
*[[Shree Agrasen Mahavidyalaya]] was established in 1995. Affiliated to the [[University of Gour Banga]] it offers honours courses in Bengali, Hindi, English, history, political science, sociology and accountancy, and general courses in arts and commerce. Urdu is taught as a general subject.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://samdlk.ac.in/  |title = Shree Agrasen Mahavidyalaya |publisher= SAM  | access-date = 12 January 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.collegeadmission.in/ShreeAgrasenMahavidyalaya/ShreeAgrasenMahavidyalaya.shtml |title = Shree Agrasen Mahavidyalaya |publisher= College Admission  | access-date = 12 January 2019 }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{bar box
{{ Pie chart
|title=Religions in Dalkhola
| thumb=right
|titlebar=#Fcd116
| caption=Religions in Dalkhola Town (2011)
|left1=Religion
| label1=Hinduism
|right1=Percent
| value1=58.26
|float=left
| color1=darkorange
|bars=
| label2=Islam
{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|orange|58.26}}
| value2=39.54
{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|green|39.54}}
| color2=green
{{bar percent|[[Jains]]|blue|1.02}}
| label3=Others
{{bar percent|Others†|black|0.18}}
| value3=2.20
|caption=Distribution of religions<br />
| color3=blue
†<small>Includes [[Christians]] (0.96), [[Sikh]]s (0.01%), [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] (0.0r%).</small>
}}As per the [[2011 Census of India]], Dalkhola had a total population of 36,930, of which 19,230 (52%) were males and 17,700 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 5,592. The total number of literates in Dalkhola was 21,207 (67.67% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census3-2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html  |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise  |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 6 January 2019 }}</ref>
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As per the [[2011 Census of India]], Dalkhola had a total population of 36,930, of which 19,230 (52%) were males and 17,700 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 5,592. The total number of literates in Dalkhola was 21,207 (67.67% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census3-2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html  |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise  |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 6 January 2019 }}</ref>


In the 2001 India [[census]], Dalkhola had a population of 13,891. In 2008, the population grew to approximately 19,000. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. The literacy rate in Dalkhola of 69% was greater than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 70% and female literacy was 63%. In Dalkhola, 18% of the population was under 6 years of age.
In the 2001 India [[census]], Dalkhola had a population of 13,891. In 2008, the population grew to approximately 19,000. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. The literacy rate in Dalkhola of 69% was greater than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 70% and female literacy was 63%. In Dalkhola, 18% of the population was under 6 years of age.


Decadal growth for the period 1991 to 2001 was 30.41% in Dalkhola, compared to 28.72% in the Uttar Dinajpur district.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/Table4_4.htm |title=Provisional population totals, West Bengal, Table 4, Uttar Dinajpur District |access-date=2008-02-02 |work=Census of India 2001 |publisher=North-Eastern Frontier Railway |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719040124/http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/Table4_4.htm |archive-date=2011-07-19 }}</ref> Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/FrameTable4_1.htm |title=Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal. Table 4 |access-date=2008-02-05 |work=Census of India 2001 |publisher=Census Commission of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721163257/http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/FrameTable4_1.htm |archive-date=2011-07-21 }}</ref>
===Languages===
{{Pie chart
|thumb = righ
|caption = Languages spoken in Dalkhola Town (2011)<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-2000.XLSX 2011 census data] censusindia.gov.in</ref>
|label1= [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|value1= 46.38
|color1 =brown
|label2= [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
|value2 = 26.33
|color2 =green
|label3 = [[Urdu language|Urdu]]
|value3 = 12.82
|color3 =yellow
|label4 = [[Surjapuri language|Surjapuri]]
|value4 = 4.68
|color4 =orange
|label5 = [[Santali language|Santali]]
|value5 = 3.79
|color5 =pink
|label6 = [[Savara language|Savara]]
|value6 = 3.22
|color6 = blue
|label7= Others
|value7= 2.75
|color7 = white
}}
Decadal growth for the period 1991 to 2001 was 30.41% in Dalkhola, compared to 28.72% in the North Dinajpur district.<ref>{{cite web |title=Provisional population totals, West Bengal, Table 4, North Dinajpur District |url=http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/Table4_4.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719040124/http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/Table4_4.htm |archive-date=2011-07-19 |access-date=2008-02-02 |work=Census of India 2001 |publisher=North-Eastern Frontier Railway}}</ref> Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/FrameTable4_1.htm |title=Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal. Table 4 |access-date=2008-02-05 |work=Census of India 2001 |publisher=Census Commission of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721163257/http://web.cmc.net.in/wbcensus/DataTables/02/FrameTable4_1.htm |archive-date=2011-07-21 }}</ref>


Year of Establishment Dalkhola Municipality has been formed on 01 /01 /2003 as per Notification No. 1 /MA/0 /C-4 /1 M-14 / 2000 with the entire area of Dalkhola 1 and four mouza of Dalkhola 2&nbsp;gram panchayats with a population of 29783 according to the census of 2001. Dalkhola Municipality is the 4 th Municipality of Uttar Dinajpur district constituted with 14 wards and first election was held on 22 /06 /2003 and second election was held on 29 /06 /2008. Sri Himadri Mukharjee was the first chairman and Sri Subhas Goshwami has become the Chairman in the second. Sri Tanay Day was the 3 rd Chairman. Now Sri Subhash Goswami again on the Chair.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://dalkholanews.blogspot.com | title = Dalkhola city, Uttar Dinajpur District  | access-date = 2012-03-03 | work = city details | publisher = Akhtar Ahmed}}</ref>
Year of Establishment Dalkhola Municipality has been formed on 01 /01 /2003 as per Notification No. 1 /MA/0 /C-4 /1 M-14 / 2000 with the entire area of Dalkhola 1 and four mouza of Dalkhola 2&nbsp;gram panchayats with a population of 29783 according to the census of 2001. Dalkhola Municipality is the 4 th Municipality of North Dinajpur district constituted with 14 wards and first election was held on 22 /06 /2003 and second election was held on 29 /06 /2008. Sri Himadri Mukharjee was the first chairman and Sri Subhas Goshwami has become the chairman in the second. Sri Tanay Day was the 3 rd chairman. Swadesh sarkar is on chair.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dalkhola city, North Dinajpur District |url=http://dalkholanews.blogspot.com |access-date=2012-03-03 |work=city details |publisher=Akhtar Ahmed}}</ref>
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==Transport==
==Transport==
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There are two airports near Dalkhola. [[Bagdogra Airport]] is 100&nbsp;km away, and [[Purnea Airport]] is 40&nbsp;km from Dalkhola.
There are two airports near Dalkhola. [[Bagdogra Airport]] is 100&nbsp;km away, and [[Purnea Airport]] is 40&nbsp;km from Dalkhola.
[[File:Dlkrly.jpg|thumb|[[Dalkolha railway station]]]]The largest railway station and busiest Rack point in the district is located in Dalkhola. This railway connects to several major cities, including [[Siliguri]], [[Kolkata]], [[Guwahati]], [[Delhi]], [[Jaipur]] , [[Chennai]] and [[Patna]]. Bus transportation runs from Dalkhola to [[Siliguri]], [[Raiganj]], [[Kishanganj]], Kaliaganj, [[Balurghat]], and [[English Bazar|Malda]].
[[File:Dlkrly.jpg|thumb|[[Dalkolha railway station]]]]The largest railway station and busiest Rack point in the district is located in Dalkhola. This railway connects to several major cities, including [[Siliguri]], [[Kolkata]], [[Guwahati]], [[Delhi]], [[Jaipur]], [[Chennai]] and [[Patna]]. Bus transportation runs from Dalkhola to [[Siliguri]], [[Raiganj]], [[Kishanganj]], Kaliaganj, [[Balurghat]], and [[English Bazar|Malda]].
AC bus services for Kolkata, [[Bhutan]], Patna and Siliguri are also available from Dalkhola.
AC bus services for Kolkata, [[Bhutan]], Patna and Siliguri are also available from Dalkhola.
==Festivals==
Many religious festivals are observed in Dalkhola. The three largest festivals are [[Durga puja]], [[Eid ul-Fitr|Eid]], and [[Diwali]]. Other festivals include Holy, [[Kurbani]], Chhat Puja, [[Muharram]], Saraswati Puja, [[Kali Puja]], Dushera, [[Christmas]], and Bishwakarama Puja.
Muslims religious festival are observed in Dalkhola. The three largest festival are [Eid ultimate zuha] Eid ul fitr & Moharram.


==Media==
==Media==
Dalkhola press club is under on North Bengal Press club.
Dalkhola press club is under on District Press Club. A fortnight newspaper called Nava Provat Jyoti was published from Dalkhola.
Dalkhola News is social news portal for local news


==References==
==References==
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|Centre    = Dalkhola
|Centre    = Dalkhola
|North    = [[Siliguri]]
|North    = [[Siliguri]]
|Northeast = [[Kantirpa]], [[Bangladesh]]
|Northeast = [[Kantirpa]], Bangladesh
|East      = [[Raiganj]]
|East      = [[Raiganj]]
|Southeast = [[Kolkata]]
|Southeast = [[Kolkata]]

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Dalkhola
City
Top to bottom:
Dalkhola College,
Dalkhola market,
Dalkhola High School
Location in West Bengal, India
Dalkhola is located in India
Dalkhola
Dalkhola
Dalkhola (India)
Coordinates: 25°52′36″N 87°50′29″E / 25.87667°N 87.84139°E / 25.87667; 87.84139
CountryIndia
StateWest Bengal
DistrictNorth Dinajpur
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyDalkhola Municipality
 • ChairmanSwadesh Ch Sarkar
 • Vice chairmanHaji Firoj Ahmed
Area
[1]
 • Total15.95 km2 (6.16 sq mi)
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total37,127
 • Density2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
733201 (City), 733209 (Sub-Urban)
Telephone code+913525 25xxxx
Vehicle registrationWB 59 and WB 91 commercial vehicle WB 60 and WB 92 private vehicle
Lok Sabha constituencyRaiganj
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKarandighi
ClimateCwa (Köppen)
Precipitation1,100 millimetres (43 in)
Avg. annual temperature32 °C (90 °F)
Avg. summer temperature41 °C (106 °F)
Avg. winter temperature13 °C (55 °F)
Websitewww.dalkholamunicipality.org.in

Dalkhola is a city and a municipality of Uttar Dinajpur district in the state of West Bengal, India.[2]

History

Dalkhola was originally in the state of Bihar in India. After 1959, Dalkhola was located in the state of West Bengal. The town expanded around the Dalkhola village panchayats and developed into an important centre for trade and commerce due to mainstream connection with both railway and roadway. It is an important center for commodities like jute, corn and oil trade in North Dinajpur. It is also an important center for the trade of maize, which is produced in the neighboring state of Bihar.[3]

Before, and for some time after, the independence of India in 1947, Dalkhola was a sleepy, rural area where some Pucca and Kaccha roads were connected. The area was mostly covered by jungle, and only some parts of the town were suitable for living. The residents' main source of income was agriculture and fishery in the Mahananda River. It was ruled by Raja P. C. Lal. After the partition of India, numerous refugees (Hindus) came to Dalkhola from Bangladesh (formerly known as East Pakistan) and started living in surrounding rural areas such as Hatbari, Goalgaon (Madrasa), Goalgaon (west), Shikarpur, Pukurchala, Bhusamoni etc. In 1956 the area was transferred to the territory of West Bengal by the tireless efforts of the then Chief Minister Dr. B. C. Roy. It is an important place in this region, as NH 12 and NH 27 intersect at this place. Small villages are administered by the Panchayat Ministry, and they have gradually developed into busy market zones, which gradually converted into small townships. With the growth of population and economic activities, the people of Dalkhola experienced a massive change – in terms of both socio-economic development and quality of life. As a consequence, Dalkhola Municipality was set up on 1 January 2003 to foster social and economic development.

Politics

Dalkhola became a municipality in 2003. In the Dalkhola municipal area, there were 14 Wards. But now 2 more ward are divided now there are 16 wards. In last election, the Indian National Congress won 9 seats out of 14, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) won the other 5 seats.[4] It is one of the four municipalities in North Dinajpur district. Dalkhola has 16 now. in Recently 2013 Municipality election Congress won 10 seats, cpim 4 and Tmc 2. Now whole councillors of congress party joined Trinamool Congress nd now the status are TMC 12, CPIM 4 and CONG 0,

On general civic body election 2022 Dalkhola's figures are 12 Trinamool Congress, 4 Independent

Geography

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Geographical map of Dalkhola

Dalkhola has an average elevation of 23 meters (75 feet) and is located at 25°51′N 87°51′E / 25.85°N 87.85°E / 25.85; 87.85.[5]

In the map alongside, all places marked on the map are linked in the full screen version.

It is the second-largest area in the Uttar Dinajpur district, with a length 13 km from East to West, 18 km from North to South. Dalkhola was divided on the 14 wards. But now to more wards are added, 9 number ward divided into 9 and 16 and 11 number ward divided into 11 and 15.

The following 16 ward are:

  • Muhammadpur
  • Haripur
  • Bhusamani
  • Mithapur
  • Mallickpore More
  • Deshbandhu Para
  • Dalkhola Bazar
  • High School Para
  • Dalkhola Slum
  • Subhashpally
  • Farsara
  • Bidhanpally
  • North Dalkhola
  • Purnia More
  • Shikarpur
  • Nichitpur
  • Binoy colony
  • Shree pally
  • Vivekanandapally
  • Hatbari
  • College para
  • College more
  • High school more

Climate

The cooler months in Dalkhola begin in December and end in February. The temperature generally peaks at about 35 °C. The annual low temperature is usually near 10 °C. The monsoon season starts in June and runs through September.

Climate data for Dalkhola
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 20.3
(68.5) 		26.5
(79.7) 		32.6
(90.7) 		37.7
(99.9) 		38.9
(102.0) 		36.7
(98.1) 		33.0
(91.4) 		32.4
(90.3) 		32.3
(90.1) 		31.5
(88.7) 		28.8
(83.8) 		24.7
(76.5) 		31.53
(88.75)
Average low °C (°F) 9.2
(48.6) 		11.6
(52.9) 		16.4
(61.5) 		22.3
(72.1) 		25.2
(77.4) 		26.7
(80.1) 		26.2
(79.2) 		26.1
(79.0) 		25.7
(78.3) 		21.8
(71.2) 		14.7
(58.5) 		9.9
(49.8) 		19.65
(67.37)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 19
(0.7) 		11
(0.4) 		11
(0.4) 		8
(0.3) 		33
(1.3) 		134
(5.3) 		306
(12.0) 		274
(10.8) 		227
(8.9) 		94
(3.7) 		9
(0.4) 		4
(0.2) 		1,130
(44.5)
Source: worldweather.org[6]

Development

Dalkhola library

Dalkhola is the largest exporter of Maize in West Bengal.[citation needed] In Dalkhola, a national level Power Grid was established in 1973, which expanded the availability of electricity to the Municipality and nearby areas of Dalkhola. Other developments include a Flour Mill, Tantia agro chemical Pvt Ltd and maize processing company which use the crops produced by local farmers.[citation needed]

Official languages

As per the West Bengal Official Language (Amendment) Act, 2012, which came into force from December 2012, Bengali was given the status of official language in areas, such as subdivisions and blocks, having more than 50% Bengali speaking population.[7] In North Dinajpur district, Goalpokhar I and II blocks, Islampur block and Islampur municipality were identified as fulfilling the norms set[8] In 2014, Calcutta High Court, in an order, included Dalkhola municipality in the list.[9]

Education

The schools in Dalkhola include:

  • Dalkhola High School (H.S)
  • Dalkhola Girls High School (H.S)
  • North Dalkhola High School (H.S)
  • Hindi High School (H.S)
  • Middle School
  • Farsara F.P School
  • Nazarpur F.P School
  • Jawahar Navadoya Vidyalaya, Dalkhola
  • Dalkhola Urdu Jr High School
  • Itvata F.P. School
  • Sarsar F.F. School
  • Nichitpur F. P. School
  • Subhash Pally F.P. School

English medium schools

  • St. Mary's School (Dalkhola)
  • St. Stephen's School
  • St. Xavier's School (Dalkhola)
  • Dalkhola Public School (D.P.S)
  • Iqra Public School
  • Children's Academy
  • South Point Public school (Loknathpara)
  • Holy Cross School
  • National Public School (High School Para)
  • St Ignatius School

College

Demographics

Religions in Dalkhola Town (2011)

  Hinduism (58.26%)
  Islam (39.54%)
  Others (2.20%)

As per the 2011 Census of India, Dalkhola had a total population of 36,930, of which 19,230 (52%) were males and 17,700 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 5,592. The total number of literates in Dalkhola was 21,207 (67.67% of the population over 6 years).[12]

In the 2001 India census, Dalkhola had a population of 13,891. In 2008, the population grew to approximately 19,000. Males constituted 54% of the population and females 46%. The literacy rate in Dalkhola of 69% was greater than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 70% and female literacy was 63%. In Dalkhola, 18% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Languages

Languages spoken in Dalkhola Town (2011)[13]

  Bengali (46.38%)
  Hindi (26.33%)
  Urdu (12.82%)
  Surjapuri (4.68%)
  Santali (3.79%)
  Savara (3.22%)
  Others (2.75%)

Decadal growth for the period 1991 to 2001 was 30.41% in Dalkhola, compared to 28.72% in the North Dinajpur district.[14] Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84%.[15]

Year of Establishment Dalkhola Municipality has been formed on 01 /01 /2003 as per Notification No. 1 /MA/0 /C-4 /1 M-14 / 2000 with the entire area of Dalkhola 1 and four mouza of Dalkhola 2 gram panchayats with a population of 29783 according to the census of 2001. Dalkhola Municipality is the 4 th Municipality of North Dinajpur district constituted with 14 wards and first election was held on 22 /06 /2003 and second election was held on 29 /06 /2008. Sri Himadri Mukharjee was the first chairman and Sri Subhas Goshwami has become the chairman in the second. Sri Tanay Day was the 3 rd chairman. Swadesh sarkar is on chair.[16]

Transport

NH 34 starts from 31 in Dalkhola

Highway 34 cuts through the middle of the town to meet NH 31.[3] NH 34 starts from Dalkhola and it ends in Dumdum, near Kolkata to help northeastern part of India to connect kolkata.

There are two airports near Dalkhola. Bagdogra Airport is 100 km away, and Purnea Airport is 40 km from Dalkhola.

Dalkolha railway station

The largest railway station and busiest Rack point in the district is located in Dalkhola. This railway connects to several major cities, including Siliguri, Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai and Patna. Bus transportation runs from Dalkhola to Siliguri, Raiganj, Kishanganj, Kaliaganj, Balurghat, and Malda.

AC bus services for Kolkata, Bhutan, Patna and Siliguri are also available from Dalkhola.

Media

Dalkhola press club is under on District Press Club. A fortnight newspaper called Nava Provat Jyoti was published from Dalkhola.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Dalkhola City".
  2. ↑ "North Dinajpur Rail Network Map". Maps of India. Retrieved 2 February 2008.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sen, Kousik. "New year gift for business hub". The Telegraph, 28 December 2002. Retrieved 5 February 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ "West Bengal Civic Poll Results 2022 Highlights: TMC registers landslide victory". The Financial Express. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  5. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dalkhola
  6. ↑ "Climatological Information for Dalkhola". World Weather. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  7. ↑ "Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education". Chief Minister's Office, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  8. ↑ "Bengal gives second language status to Urdu". Zee News, 4 February 2012. 4 February 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  9. ↑ "Santosh Chowdhury and Ors Vs State of West Bengal and ors". Indian Kanoon. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  10. ↑ "Shree Agrasen Mahavidyalaya". SAM. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  11. ↑ "Shree Agrasen Mahavidyalaya". College Admission. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  12. ↑ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  13. ↑ 2011 census data censusindia.gov.in
  14. ↑ "Provisional population totals, West Bengal, Table 4, North Dinajpur District". Census of India 2001. North-Eastern Frontier Railway. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2008.
  15. ↑ "Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal. Table 4". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2008.
  16. ↑ "Dalkhola city, North Dinajpur District". city details. Akhtar Ahmed. Retrieved 3 March 2012.

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