Dhusmal - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Dhusmal is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jagadishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhusmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhusmal is 309600. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.45 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dhusmal

According to the 2011 Census, Dhusmal village had a total population of 1,373 people, including 709 males and 664 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.58%, with male literacy at 79.75% and female literacy at 62.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 929, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhusmal

Dhusmal 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 Dhusmal

Dhusmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Dhusmal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhusmal

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

Health Facilities in Dhusmal

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

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