Duria - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Duria is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 73.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duria is 316059. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.52 hectares and falls under the 731222 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Duria

According to the 2011 Census, Duria village had a total population of 3,012 people, including 1,545 males and 1,467 females, living in 686 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.75%, with male literacy at 69.87% and female literacy at 53.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Duria

Duria 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 Duria

Duria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Duria is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Duria is about 73.2 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 Duria

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

Health Facilities in Duria

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

FAQs about Duria