Dorma is a small village or hamlet in Torpa Block, Khunti District, Jharkhand, India. It comes under Domra Panchayath. It is 29 km (18 mi) west from the district headquarters and 59 km (37 mi) from the state capital at Ranchi.

Dorma
Villages
Dorma is located in Jharkhand
Dorma
Dorma
Location in Jharkhand, India
Dorma is located in India
Dorma
Dorma
Dorma (India)
Coordinates: 23°00′23″N 85°09′49″E / 23.0062655°N 85.1636748°E / 23.0062655; 85.1636748
Country India
StateJharkhand
DistrictKhunti
Elevation
452 m (1,483 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total16,400
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code06538
Vehicle registrationJH
Sex Ratio1004:1000 /

Geography

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Dorma is surrounded by Rania Block to the south, Kamdara Block to the west, Murhu Block to the east, and Karra Block to the north. Khunti, Ranchi, Gumla, and Chakradharpur are nearby cities. It is in the border of the Khunti District and Gumla District. Gumla District Kamdara is west from Dorma.

Physiography

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Uneven plains and some rocky mountains lie as this region comes under plateau region of Chotta Nagpur.

Demographics

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Hindi is the local language. Most of the population are Munda people, speaking Mundari language.

Transport

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Railway

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There is no railway station near to Dorma in less than 10 km. However, Hatia Rail Way Station is major railway station 52 km near to Dorma

Roadway

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Roads connecting major cities are providing movement for passenger and freight traffic. There is a district road connecting Torpa, Murhu, Govindpur and Ranchi.

Schools and colleges

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Colleges near Dorma is St Joseph Intermediate College, Torpa.Nirmala High School Dorma,

References

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