Damurpur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Damurpur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Polba and around 23.2 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damurpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damurpur is 325218. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.95 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Damurpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Damurpur

As per Census 2011, Damurpur village has a total population of 1,596 people, consisting of 790 males and 806 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 988 literate and 608 illiterate residents. Additionally, 834 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 143 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Damurpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Damurpur

Damurpur 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 Damurpur

Damurpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Damurpur is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Damurpur is about 23.2 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 Damurpur

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

Health Facilities in Damurpur

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

FAQs about Damurpur