Where is Dhosa village located?
Dhosa is in Jaynagar - I Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.
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Dhosa Village
Dhosa is an inhabited village in Jaynagar - I Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 334939, the Census 2011 record lists 2,401 people in 505 households and the reported area is 233.5 hectares. The local references include Jaynagar - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joyanagar Majil at about 26 km.
Village Code334939
Population2,401
Households505
Area233.5 hectares
Nearest TownJoyanagar Majil
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Dhosa
- Census Village Code
- 334939
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- South Twenty Four Parganas
- District Census Code
- 343
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jaynagar - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02431
- CD Block
- Jaynagar - I
- Households
- 505
- Population
- 2,401
- Male Population
- 1,216
- Female Population
- 1,185
- Sex Ratio
- 974.51
- Area
- 233.5 hectares
- Area
- 2.33 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Joyanagar Majil
- Nearest Town Distance
- 26 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 743396
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Dhosa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,401 people, 233.5 hectares of reported area and Joyanagar Majil as the nearest town reference for Dhosa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Dhosa falls under Jaynagar - I Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 334939.
- The record lists 2,401 people living in 505 households.
- The reported village area is 233.5 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Joyanagar Majil.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,028.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.75 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share92.59%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.46%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhosa in the official administrative record. Census village code 334939 and Jaynagar - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 343
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02431
- Village Census Code
- 334939
- CD Block Code
- 0278
- CD Block Name
- Jaynagar - I
Location and Distance
Joyanagar Majil is the nearest town listed for Dhosa, about 26 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 38.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Baru
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11.7 km
- District Headquarter
- Alipore
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 38.6 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Joyanagar Majil
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 26 km
- Nearest Town
- Joyanagar Majil
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 26 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 233.5 hectares
- Area
- 2.33 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,401 people in 505 households, with 1,216 male residents and 1,185 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 92.59% and ST share is 0.46% for Dhosa. Population density works out to about 1,028.27 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 505
- Total Population
- 2,401
- Male Population
- 1,216
- Female Population
- 1,185
- Sex Ratio
- 974.51
- Average Household Size
- 4.75
- SC Population
- 2,223
- SC Male Population
- 1,115
- SC Female Population
- 1,108
- SC Population Share
- 92.59
- ST Population
- 11
- ST Male Population
- 6
- ST Female Population
- 5
- ST Population Share
- 0.46
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dhosa list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Private Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dhosa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 5
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 7
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhosa include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dhosa include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Dhosa include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Dhosa is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dhosa show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetables, net sown area is 197.5 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares (3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Vegetables
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 36.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 197.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 191.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 6.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Dhosa village in?
Dhosa village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which state is Dhosa village in?
Dhosa village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Dhosa under?
Dhosa comes under Jaynagar - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dhosa?
The Census village code of Dhosa is 334939.
What is the population of Dhosa village?
The village record lists 2,401 people and 505 households for Dhosa.
How many households are in Dhosa village?
The village record lists 505 households for Dhosa.
What is the male and female population of Dhosa?
The record lists 1,216 male residents and 1,185 female residents for Dhosa.
What is the sex ratio of Dhosa village?
The sex ratio of Dhosa is 974.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dhosa village?
The reported geographical area of Dhosa is 233.5 hectares.
What is the population density of Dhosa village?
The approximate population density of Dhosa is 1,028.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dhosa?
The nearest town listed for Dhosa is Joyanagar Majil, about 26 km away.
How far is Dhosa from the district headquarters?
Dhosa is about 38.6 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Dhosa from the sub-district headquarters?
Dhosa is about 11.7 km from Baru, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Dhosa?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Dhosa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dhosa?
For Dhosa, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetables, net sown area is 197.5 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Dhosa.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Dhosa.