Dumra - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Dumra is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 26.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bajitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumra is 316516. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.08 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dumra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dumra

According to the 2011 Census, Dumra village had a total population of 961 people, including 476 males and 485 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.15%, with male literacy at 84.93% and female literacy at 65.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 354.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dumra

Dumra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dumra

Dumra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Dumra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dumra is about 26.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dumra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dumra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dumra village are given below:

FAQs about Dumra