Dumarsol - Purulia - I, Purulia

Dumarsol is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.9 km from Purulia and around 31 km from Purulia. Bhandarpuara-chipida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumarsol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumarsol is 331010. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.51 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dumarsol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purulia Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dumarsol

As per Census 2011, Dumarsol village has a total population of 1,027 people, consisting of 524 males and 503 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 540 literate and 487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dumarsol are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,027524503
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1628379
Scheduled Castes (SC)265136129
Scheduled Tribes (ST)241014
Literate Population540336204
Illiterate Population487188299

Nearby Villages of Dumarsol

Dumarsol 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Balia PatharSouth-West1.60 km
PichasiSouth-East2.09 km
DurkuWest2.44 km
SundradiSouth2.74 km
PetadiSouth2.80 km
UchaliWest3.21 km
PanrasolSouth-East3.31 km
Ketika (p) (new J.l.-5)North-West3.70 km
DigshiliSouth-West3.78 km
BaraghutuSouth3.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dumarsol

Dumarsol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Purulia Jn, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Dumarsol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dumarsol is about 31 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 Dumarsol

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dumarsol

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dumarsol

Where is Dumarsol located?

Dumarsol village is located in Purulia - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dumarsol?

The Gram Panchayat of Dumarsol is Bhandarpuara-chipida.

What is the pincode of Dumarsol?

The pincode of Dumarsol is 723102.

What is the population of Dumarsol?

Dumarsol has a total population of 1,027, including 524 males and 503 females.

How many households are there in Dumarsol?

There are 178 households in Dumarsol.

What is the literacy rate in Dumarsol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dumarsol is 52.58%. Male literacy is 64.12% and female literacy is 40.56%.