Dhumtola - Balrampur, Katihar

Dhumtola is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Shah Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhumtola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhumtola is 224843. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.96 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dhumtola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhumtola

According to the 2011 Census, Dhumtola village had a total population of 1,015 people, including 525 males and 490 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.96%, with male literacy at 53.50% and female literacy at 37.63%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhumtola

Dhumtola 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 Dhumtola

Dhumtola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sudhani, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Dhumtola is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Dhumtola is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhumtola

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

Health Facilities in Dhumtola

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

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