Dakshin Gumai Village Overview
Dakshin Gumai is a village in Nanda Kumar tehsil of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Nanda Kumar is the tehsil headquarters, while Tamluk is the district headquarters for Dakshin Gumai village. As per available records (2009), Basudevpur is the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Gumai village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dakshin Gumai village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Gumai is 344727. The village covers a geographical area of 80.23 hectares and has a pincode of 721665. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Dakshin Gumai
Population & Demographics of Dakshin Gumai
This section provides population and demographic details of Dakshin Gumai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,264 | 659 | 605 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 136 | 68 | 68 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 212 | 112 | 100 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,006 | 540 | 466 |
| Illiterate Population | 258 | 119 | 139 |
Key population details of Dakshin Gumai village are given below:
- Dakshin Gumai village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,264, including approximately 659 males and 605 females, with a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 212 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Dakshin Gumai village is high, with a literacy rate of about 79.59%.
- There are around 301 households in Dakshin Gumai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dakshin Gumai
Transport facilities help residents of Dakshin Gumai village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dakshin Gumai
The following villages are located close to Dakshin Gumai and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dakshin Gumai
- Where is Dakshin Gumai located?
- Dakshin Gumai village is located in Nanda Kumar Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dakshin Gumai?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dakshin Gumai is Basudevpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dakshin Gumai?
- The pincode of Dakshin Gumai is 721665.
- What is the population of Dakshin Gumai?
- Dakshin Gumai has a total population of 1,264, including 659 males and 605 females.
- How many households are there in Dakshin Gumai?
- There are 301 households in Dakshin Gumai.
- What is the literacy rate in Dakshin Gumai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Gumai is 79.59%. Male literacy is 81.94% and female literacy is 77.02%.