Dharmpur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Dharmpur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Gaighata and around 31.5 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmpur is 322691. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.15 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dharmpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dharmpur village had a total population of 5,090 people, including 2,595 males and 2,495 females, living in 1,205 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.17%, with male literacy at 85.01% and female literacy at 77.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharmpur

Dharmpur 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 Dharmpur

Dharmpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Dharmpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Dharmpur is about 31.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharmpur

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

Health Facilities in Dharmpur

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

FAQs about Dharmpur