Dharmmadeb - Jalpaiguri

Dharmmadeb is a village situated in the Jalpaiguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalpaiguri and around 12.6 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Nagar Berubari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmmadeb village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmmadeb is 307604. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.3 hectares and falls under the 735121 pincode. Jalpaiguri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dharmmadeb village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jalpaiguri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dharmmadeb

As per Census 2011, Dharmmadeb village has a total population of 366 people, consisting of 196 males and 170 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population366196170
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522527
Scheduled Castes (SC)360191169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population21212785
Illiterate Population1546985

Nearby Villages of Dharmmadeb

Dharmmadeb 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GaralbariNorth0.76 km
Araji AmarkhanaSouth-East0.80 km
Singimari Dwitiya KhandaSouth-West1.48 km
RarmmadebSouth-East1.99 km
Araji Maria Kamala PukhariSouth2.72 km
Maria Kamala PukhariSouth-West3.01 km
Chhitland Of SingimariSouth4.11 km
BerubarinagarSouth-East5.16 km
MandalghatEast6.09 km
BahadurNorth-West7.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharmmadeb

Dharmmadeb is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadabari Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalpaiguri to Dharmmadeb is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Dharmmadeb is about 12.6 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 Dharmmadeb

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dharmmadeb

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dharmmadeb

Where is Dharmmadeb located?

Dharmmadeb village is located in Jalpaiguri Subdivision, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharmmadeb?

The Gram Panchayat of Dharmmadeb is Nagar Berubari.

What is the pincode of Dharmmadeb?

The pincode of Dharmmadeb is 735121.

What is the population of Dharmmadeb?

Dharmmadeb has a total population of 366, including 196 males and 170 females.

How many households are there in Dharmmadeb?

There are 81 households in Dharmmadeb.

What is the literacy rate in Dharmmadeb?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharmmadeb is 57.92%. Male literacy is 64.80% and female literacy is 50.00%.