Dabuk - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Dabuk is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 42.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dabuk village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabuk is 316598. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.3 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dabuk

As per Census 2011, Dabuk village has a total population of 3,096 people, consisting of 1,528 males and 1,568 females. The village has 728 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 377 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,830 literate and 1,266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 524 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 288 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0961,5281,568
Child Population (0–6 yrs)377161216
Scheduled Castes (SC)524241283
Scheduled Tribes (ST)288135153
Literate Population1,8301,027803
Illiterate Population1,266501765

Nearby Villages of Dabuk

Dabuk 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)
MajurhatiNorth1.37 km
BhaddapurEast1.51 km
DhangharaSouth1.67 km
LeshparaNorth-East1.93 km
DewanganjSouth-West2.06 km
DurakhiSouth-East2.10 km
LachhiatorWest2.18 km
KalitaraSouth2.21 km
NandigramSouth-West2.35 km
SandhigaraNorth-West2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dabuk

Dabuk is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Dabuk is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dabuk is about 42.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dabuk

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

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

Health Facilities in Dabuk

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

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

FAQs about Dabuk

Where is Dabuk located?

Dabuk village is located in Mayureswar - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dabuk?

Dabuk is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dabuk?

The pincode of Dabuk is 731216.

What is the population of Dabuk?

Dabuk has a total population of 3,096, including 1,528 males and 1,568 females.

How many households are there in Dabuk?

There are 728 households in Dabuk.

What is the literacy rate in Dabuk?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dabuk is 59.11%. Male literacy is 67.21% and female literacy is 51.21%.