Dantura

Dantura is a village located in Murarai Ii subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.6km away from sub-district headquarter Paikar (tehsildar office) and 82.7km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Mitrapur is the gram panchayat of Dantura village.

Dantura has its own place in the vibrant Birbhum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dantura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dantura is 316115. The village spans a total geographical area of 148.92 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731221. Jangipur is nearest town to Dantura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dantura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Murarai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Dantura

Below is a concise population overview of Dantura as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,870 3,442 3,428
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,220 626 594
Scheduled Castes (SC) 373 190 183
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 1 N/A
Literate Population 3,119 1,649 1,470
Illiterate Population 3,751 1,793 1,958

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dantura village:

  • The total population of Dantura village is around 6,870, including approximately 3,442 males and 3,428 females, with a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,220 children aged 0–6 years in Dantura village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dantura village has 373 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Dantura village is about 45.40%, with male literacy at 47.91% and female literacy at 42.88%.
  • There are around 1,751 households in Dantura village.

Connectivity of Dantura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dantura. As per the 2011 stats, Dantura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dantura

Knowing the nearby villages of Dantura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dantura.

Lakshmidanga Bhagail Alam Chak Simgram Palitpur Mallikpur Math Karamja Bisor Sadasibpur Kendishta Tirgram

Frequently Asked Questions about Dantura

Where is Dantura located?
Dantura village is situated in Murarai Ii Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dantura?
The Gram Panchayat of Dantura is Mitrapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dantura?
The pincode of Dantura is 731221, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dantura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dantura is 6,870, with 3,442 males and 3,428 females.
How many households are there in Dantura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dantura village has a total of 1,751 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dantura as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dantura is 45.40%. The male literacy rate is 47.91%, while the female literacy rate is 42.88%.