Demuria - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Demuria is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 35.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Rupuspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Demuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Demuria is 318318. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.12 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Demuria

As per Census 2011, Demuria village has a total population of 1,072 people, consisting of 566 males and 506 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 497 literate and 575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 568 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,072566506
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1337459
Scheduled Castes (SC)568302266
Literate Population497308189
Illiterate Population575258317

Nearby Villages of Demuria

Demuria 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)
KundaSouth-West0.83 km
KatapalanNorth0.99 km
Uttar MadanpurSouth-East1.03 km
ParatiaWest1.33 km
KaridhaWest1.33 km
MankaraNorth-West1.42 km
KuraljuriEast1.45 km
AgoaEast1.63 km
DemurtitaNorth-West1.65 km
NigaSouth-West1.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Demuria

Demuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Dubrajpur to Demuria is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Demuria is about 35.1 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 Demuria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Demuria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Demuria

Where is Demuria located?

Demuria village is located in Khoyrasol Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Demuria?

The Gram Panchayat of Demuria is Rupuspur.

What is the pincode of Demuria?

The pincode of Demuria is 731125.

What is the population of Demuria?

Demuria has a total population of 1,072, including 566 males and 506 females.

How many households are there in Demuria?

There are 285 households in Demuria.

What is the literacy rate in Demuria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Demuria is 46.36%. Male literacy is 54.42% and female literacy is 37.35%.