Dhoramari - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Dhoramari is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Bongaon and around 59.7 km from Barasat. Tengra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhoramari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhoramari is 322539. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.83 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dhoramari

According to the 2011 Census, Dhoramari village had a total population of 1,333 people, including 683 males and 650 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.67%, with male literacy at 92.17% and female literacy at 80.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,008, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,333683650
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1558372
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,008518490
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431
Literate Population1,021553468
Illiterate Population312130182

Nearby Villages of Dhoramari

Dhoramari 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)
ArsingriNorth1.00 km
BoaldahaSouth-West1.03 km
ShutiaEast1.93 km
Dakshin CharuigachhiSouth-East2.16 km
BediapotaNorth-West2.17 km
AngarpukuriaSouth2.23 km
TengraNorth2.27 km
Dakshin KulbariaWest2.31 km
Purbba RamchandrapurSouth2.51 km
BangangramNorth-East2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhoramari

Dhoramari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Dhoramari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Dhoramari is about 59.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhoramari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhoramari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhoramari

Where is Dhoramari located?

Dhoramari village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhoramari?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhoramari is Tengra.

What is the pincode of Dhoramari?

The pincode of Dhoramari is 743235.

What is the population of Dhoramari?

Dhoramari had a total population of 1,333, including 683 males and 650 females.

How many households are there in Dhoramari?

Dhoramari had 336 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhoramari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhoramari was 86.67%. Male literacy was 92.17% and female literacy was 80.97%.