Dhuma

Dhuma is a village located in Patrasayer subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.2km away from sub-district headquarter Patrasayer. Bankura is the district headquarter of Dhuma village. As per 2009 stats, Balsi Ii is the gram panchayat of Dhuma village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhuma is 327675. The village spans a total geographical area of 114.98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722206. Sonamukhi is nearest town to Dhuma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhuma 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 Dhuma

Population of Dhuma

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuma has a total population of about 472, with approximately 236 males and 236 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 282 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 12. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.78%, with male literacy at about 63.14% and female literacy near 50.42%. There are around 103 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhuma's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhuma

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuma

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhuma