Dumardih - Jaipur, Purulia

Dumardih is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.6 km from Jaipur and around 51.9 km from Purulia. Mukundapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumardih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumardih is 329875. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.39 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dumardih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dumardih

According to the 2011 Census, Dumardih village had a total population of 290 people, including 149 males and 141 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.03%, with male literacy at 87.97% and female literacy at 52.10%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumardih

Dumardih 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 Dumardih

Dumardih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garh Jaipur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Dumardih is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dumardih is about 51.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumardih

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

Health Facilities in Dumardih

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

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