Dhurlakh - Warisnagar, Samastipur

Dhurlakh is a village situated in the Warisnagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warisnagar and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Dhurlakh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhurlakh is 236309. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 848301 pincode. Samstipur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dhurlakh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhurlakh

According to the 2011 Census, Dhurlakh village had a total population of 2,172 people, including 1,150 males and 1,022 females, living in 473 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.50%, with male literacy at 62.62% and female literacy at 41.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 449.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhurlakh

Dhurlakh is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhurlakh

Dhurlakh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kishanpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samstipur to Dhurlakh is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Dhurlakh is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhurlakh

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhurlakh village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhurlakh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhurlakh village are given below:

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