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.

Here you can discover what makes Dharmapur unique in its vibrant Patrasayer-Bankura region. You’ll see Dharmapur’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 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.

Google Map of Dharmapur

Population of Dharmapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dharmapur has a total population of about 720, with approximately 367 males and 353 females. The sex ratio is around 961 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 318 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 56.94%, with male literacy at about 64.58% and female literacy near 49.01%. There are around 193 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dharmapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dharmapur