Dantura
About Dantura
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dantura village is 316115. Dantura village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 148.92 hectares. Dantura has a total population of 6,870 peoples, out of which male population is 3,442 while female population is 3,428. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 995 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dantura village is 45.40% out of which 47.91% males and 42.88% females are literate. There are about 1,751 houses in dantura village. Pincode of dantura village locality is 731221.
When it comes to administration, Dantura village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Dantura village comes under Murarai Vidhan Sabha constituency & Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Jangipur is nearest town to dantura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Dantura
The population details of Dantura cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,870 | 3,442 | 3,428 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,220 | 626 | 594 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 373 | 190 | 183 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,119 | 1,649 | 1,470 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,751 | 1,793 | 1,958 |
Connectivity of Dantura
| 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 |
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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%.