Dadpur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Dadpur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 74.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Murarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dadpur is 316041. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.37 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Jangipur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Dadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dadpur village had a total population of 1,153 people, including 583 males and 570 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.74%, with male literacy at 75.68% and female literacy at 61.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Dadpur

Dadpur 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 Dadpur

Dadpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jangipur to Dadpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dadpur is about 74.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dadpur

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

Health Facilities in Dadpur

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

FAQs about Dadpur