Dostina

Dostina is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Dostina unique in its vibrant Bhagawangola I-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Dostina’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dostina

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dostina is 314443. The village spans a total geographical area of 149.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742135. Jiaganj is nearest town to Dostina village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dostina village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lalgola Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jangipur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dostina

Population of Dostina

According to the 2011 Census, Dostina has a total population of about 1,631, with approximately 838 males and 793 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 188 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.53%, with male literacy at about 71.24% and female literacy near 67.72%. There are around 372 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dostina's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dostina

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dostina. As per the 2011 stats, Dostina had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dostina

Knowing the nearby villages of Dostina helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dostina.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dostina