Dwaruri - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum
Dwaruri is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 38.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Talowan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dwaruri village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dwaruri is 316545. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.72 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Dwaruri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Dwaruri
As per Census 2011, Dwaruri village has a total population of 2,069 people, consisting of 1,043 males and 1,026 females. The village has 478 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 283 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,084 literate and 985 illiterate residents. Additionally, 579 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dwaruri are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,069 | 1,043 | 1,026 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 283 | 142 | 141 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 579 | 288 | 291 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 46 | 24 | 22 |
| Literate Population | 1,084 | 596 | 488 |
| Illiterate Population | 985 | 447 | 538 |
Nearby Villages of Dwaruri
Dwaruri 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Bhadrapur | South-West | 0.83 km |
| Purba Kalikapur | South-West | 1.23 km |
| Kamra | North-West | 1.41 km |
| Samachar | North | 1.48 km |
| Sukna | South | 1.76 km |
| Podda | South-West | 1.97 km |
| Taloan | North | 2.13 km |
| Pahana | South-East | 2.25 km |
| Purbba Ramchandrapur | South-West | 2.50 km |
| Tarachi | North-West | 2.68 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dwaruri
Dwaruri 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 57.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Dwaruri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dwaruri is about 38.2 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 Dwaruri
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dwaruri village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dwaruri
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dwaruri village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dwaruri
Where is Dwaruri located?
Dwaruri village is located in Mayureswar - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dwaruri?
The Gram Panchayat of Dwaruri is Talowan.
What is the pincode of Dwaruri?
The pincode of Dwaruri is 731216.
What is the population of Dwaruri?
Dwaruri has a total population of 2,069, including 1,043 males and 1,026 females.
How many households are there in Dwaruri?
There are 478 households in Dwaruri.
What is the literacy rate in Dwaruri?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dwaruri is 52.39%. Male literacy is 57.14% and female literacy is 47.56%.