Dumkadi

Dumkadi is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.9km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 27.9km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Jabarrah is the gram panchayat of Dumkadi village.

Here you can discover what makes Dumkadi unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Dumkadi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dumkadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dumkadi is 330844. The village spans a total geographical area of 448.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Dumkadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dumkadi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dumkadi

Population of Dumkadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dumkadi has a total population of about 1,177, with approximately 600 males and 577 females. The sex ratio is around 961 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 161 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 306 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 653. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.77%, with male literacy at about 70.33% and female literacy near 44.71%. There are around 240 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dumkadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dumkadi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dumkadi. As per the 2011 stats, Dumkadi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dumkadi

Knowing the nearby villages of Dumkadi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dumkadi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dumkadi