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	===Culture and festivals===		===Culture and festivals===
	~~[[File:Durga Puja at Domjur, 2016.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Durga Puja]]~~
	~~[[File:Kali Puja at Domjur, 2016.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Kali Puja]]~~

	Similar to the rest of Bengal, [[Durga Puja]], [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Kali Puja]] are the three major festivals celebrated here. Dolyatra (Holi), Jagaddhatri Puja, Rath Yatra, Saraswati Puja, Manasa Puja and Christmas are also celebrated in the town. Baruipara Raksha Kali Puja, Bagpara Kali Puja, Domjur BDO Kali Puja, Pancham Dol at Makarchandi Temple are other major festivals of Domjur.		Similar to the rest of Bengal, [[Durga Puja]], [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Kali Puja]] are the three major festivals celebrated here. Dolyatra (Holi), Jagaddhatri Puja, Rath Yatra, Saraswati Puja, Manasa Puja and Christmas are also celebrated in the town. Baruipara Raksha Kali Puja, Bagpara Kali Puja, Domjur BDO Kali Puja, Pancham Dol at Makarchandi Temple are other major festivals of Domjur.

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	'''Domjur''' is a [[census town]] in [[Domjur (community development block)\|Domjur]] CD Block of [[Howrah Sadar subdivision]] in [[Howrah district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India\|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is a part of [[List of cities in West Bengal by population#Urban agglomeration\|Kolkata Urban Agglomeration]].		'''Domjur''' is a [[census town]] in [[Domjur (community development block)\|Domjur]] CD Block of [[Howrah Sadar subdivision]] in [[Howrah district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India\|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is a part of [[List of cities in West Bengal by population#Urban agglomeration\|Kolkata Urban Agglomeration]].It is famous for its gold jewellery industries.

	==Geography==		==Geography==
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	==Demographics==		==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).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web\| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html \|title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) \| work= 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks\|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India \| access-date = 11 May 2016}}</ref>		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 8,990 (48.77% of the population over 18 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web\| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html \|title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) \| work= 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks\|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India \| access-date = 11 May 2016}}</ref>

	Domjur was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf \| title= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 \| work= Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh \|publisher= Census of India 2011 \| access-date = 11 May 2016}}</ref>		Domjur was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf \| title= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 \| work= Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh \|publisher= Census of India 2011 \| access-date = 11 May 2016}}</ref>

	{{As of\|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999\|archive-date=2004-06-16\|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)\|access-date=2008-11-01\|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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.		{{As of\|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999\|archive-date=2004-06-16\|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)\|access-date=2008-11-01\|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Domjur had a population of 16,822. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Domjur has an average literacy rate of 49%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 43% and female literacy is 56%. 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.		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.
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	[[File:Kali Puja at Domjur, 2016.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Kali Puja]]		[[File:Kali Puja at Domjur, 2016.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Kali Puja]]

	Similar to the rest of Bengal, [[Durga Puja]], [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Kali Puja]] are the three major festivals celebrated here. Dolyatra (Holi), Jagaddhatri Puja, Rath Yatra, Saraswati Puja and Christmas are also celebrated in the town.		Similar to the rest of Bengal, [[Durga Puja]], [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Kali Puja]] are the three major festivals celebrated here. Dolyatra (Holi), Jagaddhatri Puja, Rath Yatra, Saraswati Puja, Manasa Puja and Christmas are also celebrated in the town. Baruipara Raksha Kali Puja, Bagpara Kali Puja, Domjur BDO Kali Puja, Pancham Dol at Makarchandi Temple are other major festivals of Domjur.

	==Transport==		==Transport==
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	Gio Auto Domjur - [[Munsirhat]]		Gio Auto Domjur - [[Munsirhat]]

			Domjur- [[Jagatballavpur(Maitapukur) ]]

	3 Wheeler Auto Domjur - [https://g.co/kgs/QAs5XE Dhulagori]		3 Wheeler Auto Domjur - [https://g.co/kgs/QAs5XE Dhulagori]

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

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	File:Kali Mandir - Parbatipur - Domjur - Howrah 2014-04-14 0482.JPG\|Kali Mandir, Parbatipur, Domjur		File:Kali Mandir - Parbatipur - Domjur - Howrah 2014-04-14 0482.JPG\|Kali Mandir, Parbatipur, Domjur
			File:A Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Kali at a locality in Domjur, Howrah, West Bengal (2).jpg\|Kali Mandir in Joychanditala, Domjur
	File:Bhabatarini Mandir - Narna - Howrah 2015-03-08 6588.JPG\|Bhabatarini Mandir, Narna, Domjur		File:Bhabatarini Mandir - Narna - Howrah 2015-03-08 6588.JPG\|Bhabatarini Mandir, Narna, Domjur
	File:Narna Kalibari Gateway - Domjur - Howrah 2015-03-08 6561.JPG\|Gateway of Kalibari, Narna, Domjur		File:Narna Kalibari Gateway - Domjur - Howrah 2015-03-08 6561.JPG\|Gateway of Kalibari, Narna, Domjur

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	'''<big>Other Services</big>'''		'''<big>Other Services</big>'''

	Gio Auto [[Domjur]] - [[Munsirhat]]		Gio Auto Domjur - [[Munsirhat]]

	3 Wheeler Auto [[Domjur]] - [https://g.co/kgs/QAs5XE Dhulagori]		3 Wheeler Auto Domjur - [https://g.co/kgs/QAs5XE Dhulagori]

	==Health Service==		==Health Service==

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'''Domjur''' is a [[census town]] in [[Domjur (community development block)|Domjur]] CD Block of [[Howrah Sadar subdivision]] in [[Howrah district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is a part of [[List of cities in West Bengal by population#Urban agglomeration|Kolkata Urban Agglomeration]].

==Geography==
Domjur is located at {{Coord|22.64|N|88.22|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Dumjor.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Domjur]</ref> 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).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 11 May 2016}}</ref>

Domjur was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf | title= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | work= Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh |publisher= Census of India 2011 | access-date = 11 May 2016}}</ref>

{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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===
[[File:Durga Puja at Domjur, 2016.jpg|thumb|right|Durga Puja]]
[[File:Kali Puja at Domjur, 2016.jpg|thumb|right|Kali Puja]]

Similar to the rest of Bengal, [[Durga Puja]], [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Kali Puja]] are the three major festivals celebrated here. Dolyatra (Holi), Jagaddhatri Puja, Rath Yatra, Saraswati Puja and Christmas are also celebrated in the town.

==Transport==
[[File:Bus Terminus With Shopping Complex under Construction - Howrah Zilla Parishad - Amta Road - West Bengal State Highway 15 - Domjur - Howrah 2014-04-14 0551.JPG|thumb|Domjur Bus Stand]]

===Bus===
Domjur is the junction of Amta Road (part of [[State Highway 15 (West Bengal)|State Highway 15]]) and Domjur-Jagadishpur Road.

====Private bus====
* 63 Domjur - [[Howrah Station]]
* E44 Rampur - [[Howrah Station]]
* K11 Domjur - [[Rabindra Sadan]]

====Mini bus====
*
* 34 Purash - [[Howrah Station]]
* 35 Hantal - [[Howrah Station]]

====CTC bus====
* C11 Domjur - [[B.B.D. Bagh]]/[[Belgachia]]
* C11/1 [[Munsirhat]] - [[Howrah Station]]

====Bus routes without numbers====
* [[Bargachia]] - [[Sealdah Station]] ([[Beliaghata|Barafkal]])
* Pancharul - [[Howrah Station]]
* [[Udaynarayanpur]] - [[Howrah Station]]
* [[Rajbalhat]] - [[Howrah Station]]
* [[Tarakeswar]] - [[Howrah Station]]

===Train===
[[Domjur Road railway station]] and [[Domjur railway station]] on [[Howrah]]-[[Amta]] line are {{convert|25.29|km}} and {{convert|26.23|km}} respectively from [[Howrah Station]].<ref>{{cite web | url =http://rbs.indianrail.gov.in/ShortPath/Rbs_pdf/LdtPart-i/ldtpart-i_se.pdf | title = Distances in kilometres between stations | publisher = Indian Railways| access-date = 2009-02-07}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Domjur is part of the [[Kolkata Suburban Railway#Howrah South Eastern Section|Kolkata Suburban Railway]] railway system.

'''<big>Other Services</big>'''

Gio Auto [[Domjur]] - [[Munsirhat]]

3 Wheeler Auto [[Domjur]] - [https://g.co/kgs/QAs5XE Dhulagori]

==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 [[State Bank of India|SBI]], [[Indian Bank]], [[UCO Bank]], [[Punjab National Bank]], [[Bank of Baroda]], [[Canara Bank]], [[ICICI]], [[HDFC Bank]], [[IndusInd Bank]], [[Axis Bank]], [[Bandhan Bank]] and [[Ujjivan Small Finance Bank]] etc. [[Life Insurance Corporation]] of India also has branch in Domjur town.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Kali Mandir - Parbatipur - Domjur - Howrah 2014-04-14 0482.JPG|Kali Mandir, Parbatipur, Domjur
File:Bhabatarini Mandir - Narna - Howrah 2015-03-08 6588.JPG|Bhabatarini Mandir, Narna, Domjur
File:Narna Kalibari Gateway - Domjur - Howrah 2015-03-08 6561.JPG|Gateway of Kalibari, Narna, Domjur
File:Kali Mandir - Southern Facade - Narna Kalibari - Domjur - Howrah 2015-03-08 6533-6535.TIF|Southern Facade of Kalibari, Narna, Domjur
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Howrah District}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Howrah district]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kolkata]]
[[Category:Kolkata Metropolitan Area]]