Purbba Daukimari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Purbba Daukimari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 35.9 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Jharaltagram-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Daukimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Daukimari is 307453. The village covers a total geographical area of 657.7 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Daukimari village had a total population of 6,723 people, including 3,468 males and 3,255 females, living in 1,479 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.26%, with male literacy at 81.66% and female literacy at 70.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,816, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Daukimari

Purbba Daukimari 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 Purbba Daukimari

Public transport in the Purbba Daukimari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Purbba Daukimari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Purbba Daukimari is about 35.9 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 Purbba Daukimari

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

Health Facilities in Purbba Daukimari

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

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