Dhanudi - Bagmundi, Purulia

Dhanudi is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from Pathardihi and around 61.4 km from Purulia. Matha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanudi is 331643. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.98 hectares and falls under the 723128 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dhanudi

As per Census 2011, Dhanudi village has a total population of 1,902 people, consisting of 975 males and 927 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 962 literate and 940 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanudi

Dhanudi 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 Dhanudi

Dhanudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Goonda Bihar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Dhanudi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dhanudi is about 61.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanudi

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

Health Facilities in Dhanudi

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

FAQs about Dhanudi