Dostina is a village located in the Bhagawangola I Subdivision of Murshidabad district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Dostina, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Dostina Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Dostina
Pincode
742135
Area
326.0 Sq. Km
Village Code
314443
Sub-District
Bhagawangola I
Sub-District Code
2231
District
Murshidabad
District Code
319
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Sundarpur
Gram Panchayat Code
110568
Block Panchayat
Bhagawangola-I
Block Panchayat Code
3369
Parliament Constituency
Murshidabad
Parliament Constituency Code
252
Assembly Constituency
Bhagabangola
Assembly Constituency Code
2092
Total Population (2011 Census)
1631
Total Households
372
Nearest Town
Unnao (MB) (Distance: 5 Km)
Dostina has a population of 1631 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Sundarpur Gram Panchayat and the Bhagawangola-I Block Panchayat in Bhagawangola I District. The village has 372 households and is identified by village code 314443. Dostina is located in the 742135 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Bhagawangola I Sub-District.
Total Population of Dostina
As of the 2011 census, Population of Dostina has a population of approximately 1631 people, where the male population is 838 and the female population is 793.
Total
1631
Male
838
Female
793
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Dostina
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Dostina is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
965
Male
537
Female
428
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Dostina
There are approximately 372 households in Dostina. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
372
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Dostina
Dostina village falls under the Bhagabangola Assembly Constituency (Code: 2092) and is part of the Murshidabad Parliament Constituency (Code: 252). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Bhagabangola Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Murshidabad Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Dostina is Bhagawangola I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Dostina Village
As per the 2011 Census, Dostina presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.