Deul - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Deul is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deul is 310340. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.02 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Deul

According to the 2011 Census, Deul village had a total population of 1,781 people, including 903 males and 878 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.61%, with male literacy at 73.49% and female literacy at 51.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,375, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Deul

Deul 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 Deul

Public transport in the Deul is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaliyaganj, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Deul is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Deul is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deul

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

Health Facilities in Deul

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

FAQs about Deul