Dharmapur

Dharmapur is a village located in Patrasayer subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.8km away from sub-district headquarter Patrasayer. Bankura is the district headquarter of Dharmapur village. As per 2009 stats, Jamkuri is the gram panchayat of Dharmapur village.

Dharmapur has its own place in the vibrant Bankura region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dharmapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dharmapur is 327660. The village spans a total geographical area of 89.71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722206. Patrasayer is nearest town to Dharmapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dharmapur 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 Indus 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.

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Population of Dharmapur

Below is a concise population overview of Dharmapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dharmapur village:

• The total population of Dharmapur village is around 720, including approximately 367 males and 353 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 82 children aged 0–6 years in Dharmapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Dharmapur village has 318 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Dharmapur village is about 56.94%, with male literacy at 64.58% and female literacy at 49.01%.
• There are around 193 households in Dharmapur village.

Connectivity of Dharmapur

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

Nearby Villages of Dharmapur

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

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