Dumki - Canning - I, South 24 Parganas

Dumki is a village situated in the Canning - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Canning and around 53.6 km from Alipore. Nikarighata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumki is 333789. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.4 hectares and falls under the 743363 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dumki

According to the 2011 Census, Dumki village had a total population of 3,309 people, including 1,719 males and 1,590 females, living in 654 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.35%, with male literacy at 83.01% and female literacy at 60.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,059, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumki

Dumki 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 Dumki

Dumki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Dumki is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dumki is about 53.6 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 Dumki

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

Health Facilities in Dumki

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

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