Dhosa - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Dhosa is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Baru and around 38.6 km from Alipore. Dhosa Chandaneswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhosa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhosa is 334939. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.5 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joyanagar Majil is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Dhosa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhosa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhosa village had a total population of 2,401 people, including 1,216 males and 1,185 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.63%, with male literacy at 74.62% and female literacy at 48.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhosa

Dhosa 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 Dhosa

Public transport in the Dhosa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hogla, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joyanagar Majil to Dhosa is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dhosa is about 38.6 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 Dhosa

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

Health Facilities in Dhosa

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

FAQs about Dhosa