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'''Domkal''' is a town and headquarters of the [[Domkal Subdivision]] in [[Murshidabad district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].
'''Domkal''' is a town and a [[municipality]] of [[Murshidabad district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is the headquarters of the [[Domkal Subdivision]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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===Area overview===
===Area overview===
While the [[Lalbag subdivision]] is spread across both the natural physiographic regions of the district, [[Rarh region|Rarh]] and Bagri, the [[Domkal subdivision]] occupies the north-eastern corner of Bagri. In the map alongside, the [[Ganges]]/ [[Padma River]] flows along the northern portion. The border with Bangladesh can be seen in the north and the east. Murshidabad district shares with Bangladesh a porous international border which is notoriously crime prone (partly shown in this map). The Ganges has a tendency to change course frequently, causing [[River bank erosion along the Ganges in Malda and Murshidabad districts|severe erosion]], mostly along the southern bank.<ref name=river>{{cite web | url = http://gangawaterway.in/assets/7-murshidabad.pdf | title = Types and sources of floods in Murshidabad, West Bengal | work = Swati Mollah | publisher = Indian Journal of Applied Research, February 2013 | accessdate = 15 August 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170820073737/http://gangawaterway.in/assets/7-murshidabad.pdf | archive-date = 20 August 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Murshidabad, Series 20 Part XII A  | work= Physiography, Page 13 |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | accessdate = 24 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://murshidabad.gov.in/About.aspx#2  | title= Murshidabad | work= Geography | publisher=  Murshidabad district authorities| accessdate = 24 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://edgeofhumanity.com/2020/12/27/child-labor-illnesses-lost-childhoods-indias-tobacco-industry/ |title = Child labour, illness & lost childhoods, India’s tobacco industry  |publisher= Edge of Humanity Magazine, 27 December 2020| access-date = 13 July 2021}}</ref>The historic city of [[Murshidabad]], a centre of major tourist attraction, is located in this area. In 1717, when [[Murshid Quli Khan]] became [[Subahdar]], he made Murshidabad the capital of [[Bengal Subah|Subah Bangla]] (then Bengal, Bihar and Odisha).<ref name="gazetteer">{{cite web | url = http://murshidabad.gov.in/Gazeteer/Chapter%203.pdf | title = District Gazeteer  | work= {{in lang|bn}} Chapter 3: History  | publisher = Murshidabad District Administration  |accessdate =  12 September 2017}}</ref>The entire area is overwhelmingly rural with over 90% of the population living in the rural areas.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_6MURSHIDABAD.pdf |title = District Census Handbook, Murshidabad, Series 20, Part XII B| work= District Primary Census Abstract page 26|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal | access-date = 2 July 2021}}</ref>
While the [[Lalbag subdivision]] is spread across both the natural physiographic regions of the district, [[Rarh region|Rarh]] and Bagri, the [[Domkal subdivision]] occupies the north-eastern corner of Bagri. In the map alongside, the [[Ganges]]/ [[Padma River]] flows along the northern portion. The border with Bangladesh can be seen in the north and the east. Murshidabad district shares with Bangladesh a porous international border which is notoriously crime prone (partly shown in this map). The Ganges has a tendency to change course frequently, causing [[River bank erosion along the Ganges in Malda and Murshidabad districts|severe erosion]], mostly along the southern bank.<ref name=river>{{cite web | url = http://gangawaterway.in/assets/7-murshidabad.pdf | title = Types and sources of floods in Murshidabad, West Bengal | work = Swati Mollah | publisher = Indian Journal of Applied Research, February 2013 | accessdate = 15 August 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170820073737/http://gangawaterway.in/assets/7-murshidabad.pdf | archive-date = 20 August 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Murshidabad, Series 20 Part XII A  | work= Physiography, Page 13 |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | accessdate = 24 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://murshidabad.gov.in/About.aspx#2  | title= Murshidabad | work= Geography | publisher=  Murshidabad district authorities| accessdate = 24 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://edgeofhumanity.com/2020/12/27/child-labor-illnesses-lost-childhoods-indias-tobacco-industry/ |title = Child labour, illness & lost childhoods, India's tobacco industry  |date = 27 December 2020 |publisher= Edge of Humanity Magazine, 27 December 2020| access-date = 13 July 2021}}</ref> The historic city of [[Murshidabad]], a centre of major tourist attraction, is located in this area. In 1717, when [[Murshid Quli Khan]] became [[Subahdar]], he made Murshidabad the capital of [[Bengal Subah|Subah Bangla]] (then Bengal, Bihar and Odisha).<ref name="gazetteer">{{cite web | url = http://murshidabad.gov.in/Gazeteer/Chapter%203.pdf | title = District Gazeteer  | work= {{in lang|bn}} Chapter 3: History  | publisher = Murshidabad District Administration  |accessdate =  12 September 2017}}</ref> The entire area is overwhelmingly rural with over 90% of the population living in the rural areas.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_6MURSHIDABAD.pdf |title = District Census Handbook, Murshidabad, Series 20, Part XII B| work= District Primary Census Abstract page 26|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal | access-date = 2 July 2021}}</ref>


<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivisions. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>
<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivisions. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Domkal had a total population of 3,914, of which 2,008 (51%) were males and 1,906 (49%)  females. Population in the age range 0-6 years numbered 420. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Castes]] numbered 96 and [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Tribes]] numbered 22.<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= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 9 February 2016}}</ref>
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Domkal had a total population of 3,914, of which 2,008 (51%) were males and 1,906 (49%)  females. Population in the age range 0–6 years numbered 420. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Castes]] numbered 96 and [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Tribes]] numbered 22.<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= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 9 February 2016}}</ref>


===Literacy===
===Literacy===
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==Civic administration==
==Civic administration==
===Police station===
===Police station===
Domkal police station has jurisdiction over  [[Domkal (community development block)|Domkal]] CD block.<ref>{{cite web  | url = http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Murshidabad  | work = Table 2.1  | publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  | access-date = 17 May 2017  | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729135056/http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  | archive-date = 29 July 2017  }}</ref>
Domkal police station has jurisdiction over  [[Domkal (community development block)|Domkal]] CD block.<ref>{{cite web  | url = http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Murshidabad  | work = Table 2.1  | publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  | access-date = 17 May 2017  | url-status = usurped | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729135056/http://www.dospiwb.org.in/site.php  | archive-date = 29 July 2017  }}</ref>


===CD block HQ===
===CD block HQ===
The headquarters of [[Domkal (community development block)|Domkal]] CD block are located at Domkal.<ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Murshidabad, Series 20 Part XII A  | work=  Map of Murshidabad with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page). |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 27 August 2017}}</ref>
The headquarters of [[Domkal (community development block)|Domkal]] CD block are located at Domkal.<ref>{{cite web| url =  http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1907_PART_A_DCHB_MURSHIDABAD.pdf  |title = District Census Handbook: Murshidabad, Series 20 Part XII A  | work=  Map of Murshidabad with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page). |publisher=  Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011 | access-date = 27 August 2017}}</ref>


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
The [[State Highway 11 (West Bengal)|State Highway 11]] passes through the Domkal town. Bus services are available for [[Kolkata]], district headquarters [[Baharampur]] and others town of Murshidabad. The nearest railway station is [[Cossimbazar railway station]].
The [[State Highway 11 (West Bengal)|State Highway 11]] passes through the Domkal town. Bus services are available for [[Kolkata]], district headquarters [[Berhampore]] and others town of Murshidabad. The nearest railway station is [[Cossimbazar railway station]].


==Education==
==Education==
*[[Dumkal College]] was established in 1999 at Domkal. Affiliated with the [[University of Kalyani]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, history, political science, philosophy, geography, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science and BCom.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dumkalcollege.org/ | title = Dumkal College | publisher =DC  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/DumkalCollege/Dumkal_College.shtml | title = Dumkal College | publisher = College Admission  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dumkal College]] was established in 1999 at Domkal. Affiliated with the [[University of Kalyani]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, history, political science, philosophy, geography, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science and BCom.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dumkalcollege.org/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110630180532/http://dumkalcollege.org/ | url-status = usurped | archive-date = 30 June 2011 | title = Dumkal College | publisher =DC  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.collegeadmission.in/DumkalCollege/Dumkal_College.shtml | title = Dumkal College | publisher = College Admission  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dumkal Institute of Engineering & Technology]], an Engineering College
*[[Dumkal Institute of Engineering & Technology]], an Engineering College
*[[Domkal Girl's College|Domkal Girls’ College]] was established in 2011 at Domkal. Affiliated with the [[University of Kalyani]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, history, education and political science.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://domkalgirlscollege.org/index.html | title = Domkal Girls’ College | publisher = DGC  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
*[[Domkal Girl's College|Domkal Girls’ College]] was established in 2011 at Domkal. Affiliated with the [[University of Kalyani]], it offers honours courses in Bengali, English, history, education and political science.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://domkalgirlscollege.org/index.html | title = Domkal Girls' College | publisher = DGC  |access-date =  12 September 2017}}</ref>
*Domkal Bhabataran High School<ref>[http://www.icbse.com/schools/domkal-b-t-high-school/19071004501]</ref> established in 1900
*Domkal Bhabataran High School<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icbse.com/schools/domkal-b-t-high-school/19071004501 | title=Domkal B.T. High School, Murshidabad - Address, Admissions, Fees and Reviews 2022 }}</ref> established in 1900
*Domkal Balika Vidyapith<ref>[http://www.icbse.com/schools/domkal-balika-vidyapith/19071004401]</ref> established in 1965
*Domkal Balika Vidyapith<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icbse.com/schools/domkal-balika-vidyapith/19071004401 | title=Domkal Balika Vidyapith High School, Murshidabad - Address, Reviews, Admissions and Fees 2022 }}</ref> established in 1965


== Healthcare ==
== Healthcare ==
Domkal Subdivisional Hospital at Domkal functions with 68 beds.<ref name=medical>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal |access-date = 19 September 2017}}</ref>
Domkal Subdivisional Hospital at Domkal functions with 68 beds.<ref name=medical>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work = Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal | access-date = 19 September 2017 | archive-date = 28 October 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211028134305/https://qphs.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-99a499ee367f0c1530476c81086270c8 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


Domkal Superspeciality Hospital is functional.<ref>{{cite web | url =  https://murshidabad.gov.in/public-utility-category/hospitals/  | title = Hospitals | work = Domkal Super Speciality Hospital | publisher = Murshidabad district administration  | accessdate =  6 July 2021}}</ref>
Domkal Superspeciality Hospital is functional.<ref>{{cite web | url =  https://murshidabad.gov.in/public-utility-category/hospitals/  | title = Hospitals | work = Domkal Super Speciality Hospital | publisher = Murshidabad district administration  | accessdate =  6 July 2021}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 20:13, 21 December 2025

Domkal
Town
Location in West Bengal, India
Domkal is located in India
Domkal
Domkal
Domkal (India)
Coordinates: 24°07′56″N 88°32′30″E / 24.132193°N 88.541695°E / 24.132193; 88.541695
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictMurshidabad
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyDomkal Municipality
Population
 (2011)
 • Total3,914
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
742303
Vehicle registrationWB
Lok Sabha constituencyMurshidabad
Vidhan Sabha constituencyDomkal
Websitemurshidabad.gov.in

Domkal is a town and a municipality of Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Domkal Subdivision.

Geography[edit | edit source]

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Location[edit | edit source]

Domkal is located at 24°07′56″N 88°32′30″E / 24.132193°N 88.541695°E / 24.132193; 88.541695

Area overview[edit | edit source]

While the Lalbag subdivision is spread across both the natural physiographic regions of the district, Rarh and Bagri, the Domkal subdivision occupies the north-eastern corner of Bagri. In the map alongside, the Ganges/ Padma River flows along the northern portion. The border with Bangladesh can be seen in the north and the east. Murshidabad district shares with Bangladesh a porous international border which is notoriously crime prone (partly shown in this map). The Ganges has a tendency to change course frequently, causing severe erosion, mostly along the southern bank.[1][2][3][4] The historic city of Murshidabad, a centre of major tourist attraction, is located in this area. In 1717, when Murshid Quli Khan became Subahdar, he made Murshidabad the capital of Subah Bangla (then Bengal, Bihar and Odisha).[5] The entire area is overwhelmingly rural with over 90% of the population living in the rural areas.[6]

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivisions. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to the 2011 Census of India, Domkal had a total population of 3,914, of which 2,008 (51%) were males and 1,906 (49%) females. Population in the age range 0–6 years numbered 420. Scheduled Castes numbered 96 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 22.[7]

Literacy[edit | edit source]

As per 2011 census the total number of literate persons in Domkal was 2,460 (70.40% of the population above 6 years), out of which 1,321 were males and 1,139 were females.[7]

Civic administration[edit | edit source]

Police station[edit | edit source]

Domkal police station has jurisdiction over Domkal CD block.[8]

CD block HQ[edit | edit source]

The headquarters of Domkal CD block are located at Domkal.[9]

Transport[edit | edit source]

The State Highway 11 passes through the Domkal town. Bus services are available for Kolkata, district headquarters Berhampore and others town of Murshidabad. The nearest railway station is Cossimbazar railway station.

Education[edit | edit source]

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

Domkal Subdivisional Hospital at Domkal functions with 68 beds.[15]

Domkal Superspeciality Hospital is functional.[16]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Types and sources of floods in Murshidabad, West Bengal" (PDF). Swati Mollah. Indian Journal of Applied Research, February 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "District Census Handbook: Murshidabad, Series 20 Part XII A" (PDF). Physiography, Page 13. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "Murshidabad". Geography. Murshidabad district authorities. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "Child labour, illness & lost childhoods, India's tobacco industry". Edge of Humanity Magazine, 27 December 2020. 27 December 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "District Gazeteer" (PDF). (in Bengali) Chapter 3: History. Murshidabad District Administration. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  6. ↑ "District Census Handbook, Murshidabad, Series 20, Part XII B" (PDF). District Primary Census Abstract page 26. Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Murshidabad". Table 2.1. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  9. ↑ "District Census Handbook: Murshidabad, Series 20 Part XII A" (PDF). Map of Murshidabad with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  10. ↑ "Dumkal College". DC. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  11. ↑ "Dumkal College". College Admission. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  12. ↑ "Domkal Girls' College". DGC. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  13. ↑ "Domkal B.T. High School, Murshidabad - Address, Admissions, Fees and Reviews 2022".
  14. ↑ "Domkal Balika Vidyapith High School, Murshidabad - Address, Reviews, Admissions and Fees 2022".
  15. ↑ "Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  16. ↑ "Hospitals". Domkal Super Speciality Hospital. Murshidabad district administration. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
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