Dumarshol - Hura, Purulia

Dumarshol is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20 km from Hura and around 20.6 km from Purulia. Ladhurka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumarshol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumarshol is 330820. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.94 hectares and falls under the 723104 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dumarshol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dumarshol

According to the 2011 Census, Dumarshol village had a total population of 135 people, including 68 males and 67 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.50%, with male literacy at 32.76% and female literacy at 20.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumarshol

Dumarshol 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 Dumarshol

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dumarshol. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Dumarshol is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dumarshol is about 20.6 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 Dumarshol

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

Health Facilities in Dumarshol

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

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