Dwarkanathpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Dwarkanathpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 40.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sian-muluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dwarkanathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dwarkanathpur is 317848. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.69 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Dwarkanathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dwarkanathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dwarkanathpur village had a total population of 3,363 people, including 1,704 males and 1,659 females, living in 753 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.31%, with male literacy at 61.13% and female literacy at 49.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 691, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,148.

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

Nearby Villages of Dwarkanathpur

Dwarkanathpur 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 Dwarkanathpur

Dwarkanathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Dwarkanathpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dwarkanathpur is about 40.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dwarkanathpur

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

Health Facilities in Dwarkanathpur

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

FAQs about Dwarkanathpur