Dwaranda - Labpur, Birbhum

Dwaranda is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 39.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Indus serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dwaranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dwaranda is 317518. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.4 hectares and falls under the 731302 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Dwaranda

As per Census 2011, Dwaranda village has a total population of 577 people, consisting of 296 males and 281 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 459 literate and 118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population577296281
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502624
Scheduled Castes (SC)1648975
Scheduled Tribes (ST)764135
Literate Population459247212
Illiterate Population1184969

Nearby Villages of Dwaranda

Dwaranda 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)
BanshpurSouth-West0.81 km
RaniparaNorth-East0.86 km
BalaipurWest1.16 km
MaheshpurNorth-West1.25 km
Dakshin DurgapurNorth-East1.39 km
PalashiSouth-West1.64 km
GomaiEast1.74 km
MatinagarSouth1.79 km
Purbba NawaparaNorth-West2.10 km
MatipurSouth-East2.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dwaranda

Dwaranda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Dwaranda is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dwaranda is about 39.1 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 Dwaranda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dwaranda

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

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

FAQs about Dwaranda

Where is Dwaranda located?

Dwaranda village is located in Labpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dwaranda?

The Gram Panchayat of Dwaranda is Indus.

What is the pincode of Dwaranda?

The pincode of Dwaranda is 731302.

What is the population of Dwaranda?

Dwaranda has a total population of 577, including 296 males and 281 females.

How many households are there in Dwaranda?

There are 139 households in Dwaranda.

What is the literacy rate in Dwaranda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dwaranda is 79.55%. Male literacy is 83.45% and female literacy is 75.44%.