Dharmmapur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Dharmmapur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Bongaon and around 49.5 km from Barasat. Kalupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmmapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmmapur is 322571. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.14 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dharmmapur 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dharmmapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dharmmapur village had a total population of 1,793 people, including 927 males and 866 females, living in 445 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.65%, with male literacy at 79.26% and female literacy at 67.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 767, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharmmapur

Dharmmapur 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 Dharmmapur

Dharmmapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Dharmmapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Dharmmapur is about 49.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharmmapur

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

Health Facilities in Dharmmapur

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

FAQs about Dharmmapur