Dhamtori - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Dhamtori is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Padumpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamtori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamtori is 344546. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.07 hectares and falls under the 721649 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dhamtori

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamtori village had a total population of 2,644 people, including 1,295 males and 1,349 females, living in 549 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.31%, with male literacy at 95.63% and female literacy at 87.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamtori

Dhamtori 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 Dhamtori

Dhamtori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamluk, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Dhamtori is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Dhamtori is about 10.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamtori

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

Health Facilities in Dhamtori

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

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