Domjur
Domjur is a census town in Domjur CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Geography
Domjur is located at. It has an average elevation of 11 metres.Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India, Domjur had a total population of 18,433, of which 9,040 were males and 9,393 were females. Population below 6 years was 1,725. The total number of literates in Domjur was 8,990.Domjur was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.
India census, 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.
Culture and festivals
Similar to the rest of Bengal, Durga Puja, Eid al-Fitr and Kali Puja are the three major festivals celebrated here. Dolyatra, 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
Bus
Domjur is the junction of Amta Road and Domjur-Jagadishpur Road.Private bus
- 63 Domjur - Howrah Station
- E44 Rampur - Howrah Station
- K11 Domjur - Rabindra Sadan
Mini bus
- Domjur-khidirpur
CTC bus
- C11 Domjur - B.B.D. Bagh/Belgachia
- C11/1 Munsirhat - Howrah Station
Bus routes without numbers
- Bargachia - Sealdah Station
- Pancharul - Howrah Station
- Udaynarayanpur - Howrah Station
- Rajbalhat - Howrah Station
- Tarakeswar - Howrah Station
Train
Other Services
Gio Auto Domjur - Munsirhat
Domjur- Jagatballavpur
3 Wheeler Auto Domjur -