Dostabad

Dostabad is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.6km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 15.4km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Chinpai is the gram panchayat of Dostabad village.

Here you can discover what makes Dostabad unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Dostabad’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 Dostabad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dostabad is 318114. The village spans a total geographical area of 67.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731104. Suri is nearest town to Dostabad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dostabad 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 Suri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dostabad

Population of Dostabad

According to the 2011 Census, Dostabad has a total population of about 198, with approximately 104 males and 94 females. The sex ratio is around 903 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 20 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 52.53%, with male literacy at about 59.62% and female literacy near 44.68%. There are around 45 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dostabad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dostabad

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

Nearby Villages of Dostabad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dostabad