Dumro - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Dumro is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Dhaniakhali and around 33.2 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumro village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumro is 324684. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.04 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dumro village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dumro

According to the 2011 Census, Dumro village had a total population of 640 people, including 298 males and 342 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,148 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.57%, with male literacy at 77.78% and female literacy at 62.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumro

Dumro 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 Dumro

Dumro is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Dumro

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

FAQs about Dumro