Domran - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Domran is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 22.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Panjul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Domran village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Domran is 311031. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.54 hectares and falls under the 733126 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Domran

According to the 2011 Census, Domran village had a total population of 2,295 people, including 1,161 males and 1,134 females, living in 576 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.21%, with male literacy at 67.82% and female literacy at 54.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Domran

Domran 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 Domran

Domran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Domran is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Domran is about 22.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Domran

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

Health Facilities in Domran

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

FAQs about Domran