Dudumari - Cooch Behar - II, Cooch Behar

Dudumari is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 40.8 km from Pundibari and around 33.2 km from Cooch Behar. Marichbari-kholta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudumari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudumari is 308230. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.28 hectares and falls under the 736133 pincode. Alipundvar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dudumari

As per Census 2011, Dudumari village has a total population of 1,656 people, consisting of 872 males and 784 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,309 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,068 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dudumari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,656872784
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1558372
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,068561507
Literate Population1,309736573
Illiterate Population347136211

Nearby Villages of Dudumari

Dudumari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DaldaliNorth-East1.24 km
Uttar ShibpurSouth-West1.56 km
TapsikhataNorth-East1.81 km
HarinmaraSouth2.74 km
AtialiguriSouth-West2.91 km
Dakshin KansingramNorth-West2.96 km
KalmandasguriSouth-West3.02 km
MarichbariEast3.14 km
PararparNorth-East4.56 km
KakanguriSouth-East4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dudumari

Dudumari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Alipur Duar, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alipundvar to Dudumari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Dudumari is about 33.2 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 Dudumari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dudumari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dudumari

Where is Dudumari located?

Dudumari village is located in Cooch Behar - II Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dudumari?

The Gram Panchayat of Dudumari is Marichbari-kholta.

What is the pincode of Dudumari?

The pincode of Dudumari is 736133.

What is the population of Dudumari?

Dudumari has a total population of 1,656, including 872 males and 784 females.

How many households are there in Dudumari?

There are 375 households in Dudumari.

What is the literacy rate in Dudumari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dudumari is 79.05%. Male literacy is 84.40% and female literacy is 73.09%.