Dewanganj - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Dewanganj is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 42.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dabuk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewanganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewanganj is 316593. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.13 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Mollarpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dewanganj

According to the 2011 Census, Dewanganj village had a total population of 441 people, including 230 males and 211 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.38%, with male literacy at 76.65% and female literacy at 76.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewanganj

Dewanganj 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 Dewanganj

Dewanganj 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 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mollarpur to Dewanganj is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dewanganj is about 42.1 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 Dewanganj

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

Health Facilities in Dewanganj

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

FAQs about Dewanganj