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

According to the 2011 Census, Dwariapur village had a total population of 1,062 people, including 548 males and 514 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.98%, with male literacy at 73.27% and female literacy at 62.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Dwariapur