Durakhi - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Durakhi is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dabuk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durakhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durakhi is 316600. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.68 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Durakhi

According to the 2011 Census, Durakhi village had a total population of 938 people, including 508 males and 430 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.67%, with male literacy at 84.43% and female literacy at 74.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Durakhi

Durakhi 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 Durakhi

Durakhi 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 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Durakhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Durakhi is about 45 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 Durakhi

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

Health Facilities in Durakhi

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

FAQs about Durakhi