Dhusmal

Dhusmal is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 20.6km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Dhusmal village. As per 2009 stats, Jagadishpur is the gram panchayat of Dhusmal village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhusmal unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Dhusmal’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 Dhusmal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhusmal is 309600. The village spans a total geographical area of 225.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raiganj is nearest town to Dhusmal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhusmal 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhusmal

Population of Dhusmal

According to the 2011 Census, Dhusmal has a total population of about 1,373, with approximately 709 males and 664 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 929 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 136. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.02%, with male literacy at about 72.21% and female literacy near 55.27%. There are around 311 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhusmal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhusmal

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

Nearby Villages of Dhusmal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhusmal