Dahikunri - Jaipur, Purulia

Dahikunri is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Jaipur and around 63.8 km from Purulia. Ghagra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahikunri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahikunri is 329822. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.22 hectares and falls under the 723213 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Dahikunri

According to the 2011 Census, Dahikunri village had a total population of 331 people, including 176 males and 155 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.37%, with male literacy at 82.76% and female literacy at 73.72%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahikunri

Dahikunri 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 Dahikunri

Dahikunri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pundhag, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Dahikunri is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dahikunri is about 63.8 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 Dahikunri

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

Health Facilities in Dahikunri

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

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