Dewan - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dewan is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 31.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewan is 310789. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.78 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dewan

According to the 2011 Census, Dewan village had a total population of 800 people, including 431 males and 369 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.86%, with male literacy at 65.04% and female literacy at 55.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewan

Dewan 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 Dewan

Dewan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Dewan is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dewan is about 31.8 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 Dewan

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

Health Facilities in Dewan

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

FAQs about Dewan