Doarkhol - Kharagpur - I, Paschim Medinipur

Doarkhol is a village situated in the Kharagpur - I subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Arjuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doarkhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doarkhol is 341482. The village covers a total geographical area of 1301.94 hectares and falls under the 721513 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Doarkhol

According to the 2011 Census, Doarkhol village had a total population of 2,436 people, including 1,249 males and 1,187 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.82%, with male literacy at 90.86% and female literacy at 70.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 641.

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

Nearby Villages of Doarkhol

Doarkhol 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 Doarkhol

The nearest railway station is Khemasuli, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Doarkhol is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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