Dwariapur - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Dwariapur is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 72.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Rudranagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dwariapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dwariapur is 316131. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.98 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dwariapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nalhati Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dwariapur

As per Census 2011, Dwariapur village has a total population of 1,062 people, consisting of 548 males and 514 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 603 literate and 459 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,062548514
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1759976
Scheduled Castes (SC)412219
Literate Population603329274
Illiterate Population459219240

Nearby Villages of Dwariapur

Dwariapur 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)
ChatraSouth-West1.37 km
BatiaWest1.60 km
GobindapurNorth-East1.68 km
RudranagarEast1.92 km
DuriaNorth-West2.07 km
HabispurSouth-West2.53 km
SoharaWest2.55 km
DadpurNorth2.62 km
KapilsaharNorth-West2.84 km
HarirampurSouth-West3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dwariapur

Dwariapur 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 62.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Dwariapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dwariapur is about 72.4 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 Dwariapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dwariapur 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 Dwariapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dwariapur

Where is Dwariapur located?

Dwariapur village is located in Murarai - II Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dwariapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dwariapur is Rudranagar.

What is the pincode of Dwariapur?

The pincode of Dwariapur is 731221.

What is the population of Dwariapur?

Dwariapur has a total population of 1,062, including 548 males and 514 females.

How many households are there in Dwariapur?

There are 247 households in Dwariapur.

What is the literacy rate in Dwariapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dwariapur is 56.78%. Male literacy is 60.04% and female literacy is 53.31%.