Dumdumi - Hura, Purulia

Dumdumi is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from Hura and around 21 km from Purulia. Jabarrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumdumi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumdumi is 330831. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.23 hectares and falls under the 723148 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Dumdumi 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 Dumdumi

According to the 2011 Census, Dumdumi village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 500 males and 530 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.09%, with male literacy at 84.06% and female literacy at 58.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumdumi

Dumdumi 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 Dumdumi

Dumdumi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Dumdumi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dumdumi is about 21 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 Dumdumi

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

Health Facilities in Dumdumi

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

FAQs about Dumdumi