Duni - Mandu, Ramgarh

Duni is a village situated in the Mandu subdivision of Ramgarh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandu and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ramgarh. Kedla South serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duni is 369042. The village covers a total geographical area of 417.67 hectares and falls under the 825316 pincode.

Duni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barkagaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Duni

As per Census 2011, Duni village has a total population of 2,251 people, consisting of 1,164 males and 1,087 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,487 literate and 764 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 723 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Duni are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2511,1641,087
Child Population (0–6 yrs)289136153
Scheduled Castes (SC)1075750
Scheduled Tribes (ST)723359364
Literate Population1,487892595
Illiterate Population764272492

Nearby Villages of Duni

Duni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarughutuNorth2.03 km
Garkia Alias ParsaberaEast2.45 km
Ara NorthSouth2.85 km
BongaharaSouth-West2.89 km
PundiNorth-West3.36 km
ParejNorth-West3.64 km
AtnaSouth-East3.66 km
BanjiNorth-East3.69 km
PokhariaSouth-West3.99 km
SirkaSouth-East4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Duni

Duni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chainpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramgarh to Duni is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Duni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Duni

Where is Duni located?

Duni village is located in Mandu Subdivision, Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Duni?

The Gram Panchayat of Duni is Kedla South.

What is the pincode of Duni?

The pincode of Duni is 825316.

What is the population of Duni?

Duni has a total population of 2,251, including 1,164 males and 1,087 females.

How many households are there in Duni?

There are 433 households in Duni.

What is the literacy rate in Duni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Duni is 66.06%. Male literacy is 76.63% and female literacy is 54.74%.