Dambari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Dambari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 39.4 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Barogharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dambari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dambari is 307481. The village covers a total geographical area of 470.44 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Jalpaiguri is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Dambari

According to the 2011 Census, Dambari village had a total population of 2,408 people, including 1,272 males and 1,136 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.59%, with male literacy at 76.05% and female literacy at 62.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,048, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Dambari

Dambari 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 Dambari

Dambari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khalaigram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalpaiguri to Dambari is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Dambari is about 39.4 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 Dambari

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

Health Facilities in Dambari

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

FAQs about Dambari