Domjur
Domjur is a Town and Subdivision in Haora District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Domjur Block (CD) is 02402. The total area of Domjur Subdivision is 101 km², which includes 46.96 km² of rural area and 53.64 km² of urban area. Domjur has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Domjur Subdivision
Domjur Subdivision has a total of 55 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Domjur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amre | Kolora Ii | Howra (10 km) |
| 2 | Ankurhati | Mahiyari I | Domjur |
| 3 | Baigachhi | Jagadishpur | Howrah (10 km) |
| 4 | Baluhati | Narna | Domjur |
| 5 | Baniara | Begari | Domjur |
| 6 | Bankra | Bankra I | Domjur |
| 7 | Begari | Begari | Domjur |
| 8 | Bhandardaha | Domjur | Domjur |
| 9 | Bhashkur | Narna | Howrah (10 km) |
| 10 | Bipra Noapara | Begari | Domjur |
| 11 | Chak Hari | Uttar Jhapardaha | Howrah (22 km) |
| 12 | Chak Kadamtala | Uttar Jhapardaha | Howrah (10 km) |
| 13 | Chak Mahishjol | Uttar Jhapardaha | Domjur |
| 14 | Chak Narna | Parbatipur | Hawrah (10 km) |
| 15 | Dafarpur | Narna | Domjur |
| 16 | Dakshin Jhapardaha | Uttar Jhapardaha | Domjur |
| 17 | Dakshinbari | Uttar Jhapardaha | Howrah (23 km) |
| 18 | Dansi | Shalap I | Howrah (20 km) |
| 19 | Danspara | Shalap I | Howrah (8 km) |
| 20 | Dharsha | Makardah Ii | Howra (10 km) |
| 21 | Domjur | Domjur | Domjur |
| 22 | Gayespur | Narna | Howrah (27 km) |
| 23 | Ichhapur | Shialdanga | Howrah (10 km) |
| 24 | Jamdanda | Kolora I | Howrah (10 km) |
| 25 | Jhaluarber | Makardah Ii | Howrah (10 km) |
| 26 | Jotgiri | Makardah Ii | Howrah (10 km) |
| 27 | Kalara | Kolora Ii | Domjur |
| 28 | Kantlia | Dingakhola | Domjur |
| 29 | Kesabpur | Begari | Domjur |
| 30 | Khantora | Dakshin Jhapardaha | Domjur |
| 31 | Khas Mara | Rudrapur | Howrah (10 km) |
| 32 | Lakshmanpur | Makardah Ii | Howrah (10 km) |
| 33 | Mahiari | Bahira | Domjur |
| 34 | Mahishgote | Kandua | Howrah (22 km) |
| 35 | Mahishnala | Uttar Jhapardaha | Howrah (10 km) |
| 36 | Makardaha | Makardah I | Domjur |
| 37 | Mollar Chak | Parbatipur | Howrah (10 km) |
| 38 | Narna | Narna | Howrah (10 km) |
| 39 | Natibpur | Kolora I | Domjur |
| 40 | Nibra | Shalap Ii | Domjur |
| 41 | Nonakundu | Uttar Jhapardaha | Howrah (10 km) |
| 42 | Oadipur | Rudrapur | Domjur |
| 43 | Pairatangi | Makardah Ii | Howrah (25 km) |
| 44 | Pakuria | Nakol | Howrah (5 km) |
| 45 | Parbbatipur | Parbatipur | Hawrah (10 km) |
| 46 | Pipli | Narna | Howrah (10 km) |
| 47 | Prasastha | Mahiyari Ii | Howrah (10 km) |
| 48 | Purbba Naopara | Makardah I | Howrah (10 km) |
| 49 | Raghabpur | Makardah Ii | Howrah (10 km) |
| 50 | Rajapur | Uttar Jhapardaha | Howrah (10 km) |
| 51 | Rudrapur | Rudrapur | Domjur |
| 52 | Salap | Shalap Ii | Domjur |
| 53 | Sankharidaha | Begari | Hoara (10 km) |
| 54 | Tentulkuli | Shalap I | Domjur |
| 55 | Uttar Jhapardaha | Uttar Jhapardaha | Domjur |
Population of Domjur Subdivision
The population profile of Domjur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Domjur Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,77,588 | 74,510 | 3,03,078 |
| Male Population | 1,92,199 | 37,416 | 1,54,783 |
| Female Population | 1,85,389 | 37,094 | 1,48,295 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 41,978 | 7,910 | 34,068 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,358 | 4,000 | 17,358 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,620 | 3,910 | 16,710 |
| Literate Population | 2,72,940 | 51,114 | 2,21,826 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,43,796 | 27,044 | 1,16,752 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,29,144 | 24,070 | 1,05,074 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,04,648 | 23,396 | 81,252 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 48,403 | 10,372 | 38,031 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 56,245 | 13,024 | 43,221 |
| Total Households | 82,108 | 16,890 | 65,218 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Domjur Subdivision is around 3,77,588 people. This includes 1,92,199 males and 1,85,389 females. Rural population is about 74,510 (37,416 males and 37,094 females), while urban population is nearly 3,03,078 (1,54,783 males and 1,48,295 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 41,978 of the population, with 21,358 boys and 20,620 girls. Rural areas have 7,910 children, and urban areas have about 34,068 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,72,940 literate people in Domjur Subdivision, including 1,43,796 literate males and 1,29,144 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 51,114 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,21,826 people.
- About 1,04,648 people in Domjur Subdivision are not literate, including 48,403 males and 56,245 females. Rural areas include 23,396 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 81,252 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 82,108 households, with 16,890 in villages and 65,218 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Domjur Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 65,202 | 27,157 | 38,045 |
| SC Male Population | 32,714 | 13,506 | 19,208 |
| SC Female Population | 32,488 | 13,651 | 18,837 |
| Total ST Population | 1,587 | 219 | 1,368 |
| ST Male Population | 769 | 113 | 656 |
| ST Female Population | 818 | 106 | 712 |
| Population Density | 3,753 / km² | 1,587 / km² | 5,650 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Domjur Subdivision is approximately 65,202 people, including 32,714 males and 32,488 females. Around 27,157 people live in rural parts. Nearly 38,045 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Domjur Subdivision is about 1,587 people, including 769 males and 818 females. Around 219 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,368 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 3,753 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,587 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,650 people per sq. km.