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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dulandi

As per Census 2011, Dulandi village has a total population of 1,722 people, consisting of 875 males and 847 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 745 literate and 977 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,722875847
Child Population (0–6 yrs)247122125
Scheduled Castes (SC)1155659
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population745426319
Illiterate Population977449528

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SonarparaWest0.87 km
RaghunathpurEast1.06 km
NuraiNorth-West1.63 km
MalaypurSouth-West1.73 km
DumurgramSouth-East1.86 km
FateullapurNorth-East1.97 km
KanijhoraWest2.22 km
JhikarhatiNorth-East2.40 km
EnglishparaWest2.48 km
KamdebnalaNorth2.49 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dulandi

Where is Dulandi located?

Dulandi village is located in Murarai - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dulandi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dulandi is Palsa.

What is the pincode of Dulandi?

The pincode of Dulandi is 731219.

What is the population of Dulandi?

Dulandi has a total population of 1,722, including 875 males and 847 females.

How many households are there in Dulandi?

There are 390 households in Dulandi.

What is the literacy rate in Dulandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dulandi is 43.26%. Male literacy is 48.69% and female literacy is 37.66%.