Dhamchia

Dhamchia is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 22.7km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Dhamchia village. As per 2009 stats, Jeerapara is the gram panchayat of Dhamchia village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhamchia unique in its vibrant Garbeta Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Dhamchia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhamchia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhamchia is 336578. The village spans a total geographical area of 167.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721121. Garhbeta is nearest town to Dhamchia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhamchia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhamchia

Population of Dhamchia

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamchia has a total population of about 1,230, with approximately 611 males and 619 females. The sex ratio is around 1013 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 162 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 453 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 158. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.67%, with male literacy at about 76.27% and female literacy near 63.17%. There are around 251 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhamchia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhamchia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhamchia. As per the 2011 stats, Dhamchia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhamchia

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhamchia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhamchia.

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