Dhabani - Hura, Purulia

Dhabani is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Hura and around 39.5 km from Purulia. Rakhera-bispuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhabani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhabani is 330906. The village covers a total geographical area of 890.03 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Dhabani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhabani

As per Census 2011, Dhabani village has a total population of 3,035 people, consisting of 1,491 males and 1,544 females. The village has 596 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 340 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,094 literate and 941 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 273 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhabani

Dhabani 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 Dhabani

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Dhabani. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Dhabani is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dhabani is about 39.5 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 Dhabani

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

Health Facilities in Dhabani

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

FAQs about Dhabani