Dumkadi - Hura, Purulia

Dumkadi is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from Hura and around 27.9 km from Purulia. Jabarrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumkadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumkadi is 330844. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.33 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Dumkadi 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 Dumkadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dumkadi village had a total population of 1,177 people, including 600 males and 577 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.93%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 51.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 653.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumkadi

Dumkadi 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 Dumkadi

Dumkadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Dumkadi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dumkadi is about 27.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumkadi

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

Health Facilities in Dumkadi

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

FAQs about Dumkadi