Dulandi - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Dulandi is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 82.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Palsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dulandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dulandi is 316027. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.73 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Dulandi

According to the 2011 Census, Dulandi village had a total population of 1,722 people, including 875 males and 847 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.51%, with male literacy at 56.57% and female literacy at 44.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Dulandi

Dulandi 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 Dulandi

Dulandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Dulandi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dulandi is about 82.2 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 Dulandi

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

Health Facilities in Dulandi

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

FAQs about Dulandi