Dhamsa

Dhamsa is a village located in Patrasayer subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.3km away from sub-district headquarter Patrasayer. Bankura is the district headquarter of Dhamsa village. As per 2009 stats, Hamirpur is the gram panchayat of Dhamsa village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhamsa unique in its vibrant Patrasayer-Bankura region. You’ll see Dhamsa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhamsa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhamsa is 327580. The village spans a total geographical area of 55.31 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722206. Sonamukhi is nearest town to Dhamsa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhamsa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sonamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhamsa

Population of Dhamsa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamsa has a total population of about 246, with approximately 121 males and 125 females. The sex ratio is around 1033 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 246 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.59%, with male literacy at about 61.16% and female literacy near 38.40%. There are around 38 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhamsa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhamsa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhamsa. As per the 2011 stats, Dhamsa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhamsa

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhamsa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhamsa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhamsa