Duma - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Duma is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Gaighata and around 47.8 km from Barasat. Duma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duma is 322734. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.38 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Duma 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 Duma

According to the 2011 Census, Duma village had a total population of 2,976 people, including 1,536 males and 1,440 females, living in 684 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.88%, with male literacy at 78.65% and female literacy at 64.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,866, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Duma

Duma 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 Duma

Public transport in the Duma 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 Duma is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Duma is about 47.8 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 Duma

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

Health Facilities in Duma

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

FAQs about Duma