Dumurdahadham - Balagarh, Hooghly

Dumurdahadham is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Patuligram and around 20.1 km from Chinsura. Dumurdahanityanandapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumurdahadham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumurdahadham is 325021. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.96 hectares and falls under the 712515 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dumurdahadham

According to the 2011 Census, Dumurdahadham village had a total population of 4,817 people, including 2,447 males and 2,370 females, living in 1,239 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.48%, with male literacy at 89.99% and female literacy at 80.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 368.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumurdahadham

Dumurdahadham 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 Dumurdahadham

Dumurdahadham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumurdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Dumurdahadham is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dumurdahadham is about 20.1 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 Dumurdahadham

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

Health Facilities in Dumurdahadham

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

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