Dhasunia - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Dhasunia is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 45.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Lokepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhasunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhasunia is 318295. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.21 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhasunia

According to the 2011 Census, Dhasunia village had a total population of 297 people, including 148 males and 149 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.60%, with male literacy at 91.27% and female literacy at 79.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhasunia

Dhasunia 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 Dhasunia

Dhasunia 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 Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Dhasunia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dhasunia is about 45.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhasunia

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

Health Facilities in Dhasunia

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

FAQs about Dhasunia