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

As per Census 2011, Dhosa village has a total population of 2,401 people, consisting of 1,216 males and 1,185 females. The village has 505 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,285 literate and 1,116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4011,2161,185
Child Population (0–6 yrs)316160156
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,2231,1151,108
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165
Literate Population1,285788497
Illiterate Population1,116428688

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Manik NagarSouth1.34 km
ChandaneshwarSouth-East1.37 km
Purba GabberiaWest1.73 km
AndulberiaWest1.92 km
MaldariWest2.65 km
Uttar ArunnagarNorth-West2.73 km
Arunnagar DakshinWest3.08 km
HogaldahariNorth-West3.27 km
ChatraWest3.63 km
TilpiSouth-East3.63 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Dhosa

Where is Dhosa located?

Dhosa village is located in Jaynagar - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhosa?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhosa is Dhosa Chandaneswar.

What is the pincode of Dhosa?

The pincode of Dhosa is 743337.

What is the population of Dhosa?

Dhosa has a total population of 2,401, including 1,216 males and 1,185 females.

How many households are there in Dhosa?

There are 505 households in Dhosa.

What is the literacy rate in Dhosa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhosa is 53.52%. Male literacy is 64.80% and female literacy is 41.94%.