Douni - Taldangra, Bankura

Douni is a village situated in the Taldangra subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. Satmouli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Douni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Douni is 328718. The village covers a total geographical area of 695.87 hectares and falls under the 722149 pincode. Bishnupur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Douni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bishnupur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Douni

According to the 2011 Census, Douni village had a total population of 1,297 people, including 644 males and 653 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.24%, with male literacy at 80.28% and female literacy at 62.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 425.

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

Nearby Villages of Douni

Douni 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 Douni

Douni 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 Bishnupur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bishnupur to Douni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Douni

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

Health Facilities in Douni

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

FAQs about Douni