Dharmmapukuria - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Dharmmapukuria is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Bongaon and around 57.7 km from Barasat. Dharam Pukuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmmapukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmmapukuria is 322558. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.91 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Dharmmapukuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bangaon Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dharmmapukuria

According to the 2011 Census, Dharmmapukuria village had a total population of 2,776 people, including 1,416 males and 1,360 females, living in 661 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.56%, with male literacy at 84.38% and female literacy at 76.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharmmapukuria

Dharmmapukuria 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 Dharmmapukuria

Dharmmapukuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Dharmmapukuria is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Dharmmapukuria is about 57.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharmmapukuria

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

Health Facilities in Dharmmapukuria

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

FAQs about Dharmmapukuria