Diriburu - Noamundi, West Singhbhum

Diriburu is a village situated in the Noamundi subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Noamundi and around 65 km from West Singhbhum Chaibasa. Diriburu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diriburu is 377908. The village covers a total geographical area of 611 hectares and falls under the 833217 pincode.

Diriburu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaganathpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Diriburu

According to the 2011 Census, Diriburu village had a total population of 1,124 people, including 556 males and 568 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.20%, with male literacy at 79.34% and female literacy at 45.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 450.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,124556568
Child Population (0–6 yrs)214101113
Scheduled Castes (SC)1046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)450218232
Literate Population566361205
Illiterate Population558195363

Nearby Villages of Diriburu

Diriburu 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)
ThakuraNorth2.30 km
BoknaSouth-West2.66 km
Khas JamdaEast3.11 km
GuaNorth-West3.89 km
SilpunjiNorth-East4.63 km
BaraiburuSouth-West5.18 km
Bara BaljoriEast6.41 km
TatibaSouth-West7.15 km
MeralgaraEast8.01 km
LipungaWest8.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Diriburu

Diriburu 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 Bara Jamda, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from West Singhbhum Chaibasa to Diriburu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diriburu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Diriburu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Diriburu

Where is Diriburu located?

Diriburu village is located in Noamundi Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Diriburu?

Diriburu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Diriburu?

The pincode of Diriburu is 833217.

What is the population of Diriburu?

Diriburu had a total population of 1,124, including 556 males and 568 females.

How many households are there in Diriburu?

Diriburu had 242 households.

What is the literacy rate in Diriburu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Diriburu was 62.20%. Male literacy was 79.34% and female literacy was 45.05%.