Domjur

Domjur is a census town in Domjur CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration.

Domjur
Census Town
Amta Road and Jagadishpur Road Junction, Domjur
Domjur
Location in West Bengal, India
Domjur
Domjur (India)
Coordinates: 22.64°N 88.22°E / 22.64; 88.22
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictHowrah
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total18,433
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationWB
Lok Sabha constituencySreerampur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyDomjur
Websitehowrah.gov.in

Geography

Domjur is located at 22.64°N 88.22°E / 22.64; 88.22.[1] It has an average elevation of 11 metres (36 feet).

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India, Domjur had a total population of 18,433, of which 9,040 (49%) were males and 9,393 (51%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,725. The total number of literates in Domjur was 14,396 (86.16% of the population over 6 years).[2]

Domjur was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.[3]

As of 2001 India census,[4] Domjur had a population of 16,822. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Domjur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 73% and female literacy is 65%. In Domjur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Sastitala is the biggest area of Domjur. Hindus form about 73% of the total population while Muslims make up for nearly 27%. Christians, Jains and non-religious people constitute a minuscule part of the population.

Culture and festivals
Durga Puja
Kali Puja

Similar to the rest of Bengal, Durga Puja and Kali Puja are the two major festivals celebrated here. Dolyatra (Holi), Jagaddhatri Puja, Rath Yatra,Saraswati Puja and Christmas are also celebrated in the town.

Transport
Domjur Bus Stand

Bus

Domjur is the junction of Amta Road (part of State Highway 15) and Domjur-Jagadishpur Road.

Private bus

Mini bus

CTC bus

Bus routes without numbers

Train

Domjur Road railway station and Domjur railway station on Howrah-Amta line are 25.29 kilometres (15.71 mi) and 26.23 kilometres (16.30 mi) respectively from Howrah Station.[5] Domjur is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway railway system.

Health Service

Domjur has its own hospital. Apart from that, there are many nursing homes and polyclinics in the area.

Bank and Insurance

In Domjur town there are several public sector as well as private sector banks such as SBI, Indian Bank, UCO Bank, Punjab National Bank,Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, ICICI, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Bandhan Bank and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank etc. Life Insurance Corporation of India also has branch in Domjur town.

  • Kali Mandir, Parbatipur, Domjur
  • Bhabatarini Mandir, Narna, Domjur
  • Gateway of Kalibari, Narna, Domjur
  • Southern Facade of Kalibari, Narna, Domjur

References
  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Domjur
  2. "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  3. "Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011" (PDF). Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh. Census of India 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  4. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  5. "Distances in kilometres between stations" (PDF). Indian Railways. Retrieved 7 February 2009.
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