Dhananjaypur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Dhananjaypur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 83.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dumurgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhananjaypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhananjaypur is 316055. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.46 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dhananjaypur

As per Census 2011, Dhananjaypur village has a total population of 3,324 people, consisting of 1,758 males and 1,566 females. The village has 710 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 527 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,541 literate and 1,783 illiterate residents. Additionally, 493 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhananjaypur

Dhananjaypur 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 Dhananjaypur

Dhananjaypur 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 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Dhananjaypur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dhananjaypur is about 83.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhananjaypur

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

Health Facilities in Dhananjaypur

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

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