Dhitora - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Dhitora is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 80.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Murarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhitora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhitora is 316033. The village covers a total geographical area of 606.71 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Gangipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dhitora

According to the 2011 Census, Dhitora village had a total population of 9,081 people, including 4,674 males and 4,407 females, living in 2,076 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.68%, with male literacy at 70.99% and female literacy at 64.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 969, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhitora

Dhitora 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 Dhitora

Dhitora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangipur to Dhitora is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dhitora is about 80.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhitora

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

Health Facilities in Dhitora

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

FAQs about Dhitora