Dhadanga - Barabazar, Purulia

Dhadanga is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from Barabazar and around 39.1 km from Purulia. Tumrasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhadanga is 331867. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.84 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya. is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhadanga

As per Census 2011, Dhadanga village has a total population of 1,614 people, consisting of 833 males and 781 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 626 literate and 988 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 504 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhadanga

Dhadanga 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 Dhadanga

Dhadanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Biramdih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya. to Dhadanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dhadanga is about 39.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhadanga

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

Health Facilities in Dhadanga

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

FAQs about Dhadanga