Dumdumi - Santuri, Purulia

Dumdumi is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from Santuri and around 51.6 km from Purulia. Balitora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumdumi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumdumi is 330490. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.03 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Burnpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dumdumi

According to the 2011 Census, Dumdumi village had a total population of 1,244 people, including 653 males and 591 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.19%, with male literacy at 74.53% and female literacy at 52.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 742.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madhukunda, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burnpur to Dumdumi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dumdumi is about 51.6 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 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