Dostina

Block / Subdivision Bhagawangola I
District Murshidabad
State West Bengal

About Dostina

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dostina village is 314443. Dostina village is located in Bhagawangola I subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Bhagawangola are the district & sub-district headquarters of Dostina village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Sundarpur is the gram panchayat of Dostina village.

The total geographical area of village is 149.46 hectares. Dostina has a total population of 1,631 peoples, out of which male population is 838 while female population is 793. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 946 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dostina village is 69.53% out of which 71.24% males and 67.72% females are literate. There are about 372 houses in dostina village. Pincode of dostina village locality is 742135.

When it comes to administration, Dostina village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Dostina village comes under Lalgola Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jangipur Lok Sabha constituency. Jiaganj is nearest town to dostina village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Dostina

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,631 838 793
Literate Population 1,134 597 537
Illiterate Population 497 241 256

Connectivity of Dostina

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Dostina

Frequently Asked Questions about Dostina

Where is Dostina located?

Dostina village is situated in Bhagawangola I Subdivision, within the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dostina?

The Gram Panchayat of Dostina is Sundarpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Dostina?

The pincode of Dostina is 742135, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Dostina as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dostina is 1,631, with 838 males and 793 females.

How many households are there in Dostina as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Dostina village has a total of 372 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dostina as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dostina is 69.53%. The male literacy rate is 71.24%, while the female literacy rate is 67.72%.