Durikuri - Jaipur, Purulia

Durikuri is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.3 km from Jaipur and around 71.7 km from Purulia. Ropo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durikuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durikuri is 329803. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.9 hectares and falls under the 723213 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Durikuri

According to the 2011 Census, Durikuri village had a total population of 1,533 people, including 762 males and 771 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.47%, with male literacy at 77.93% and female literacy at 51.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Durikuri

Durikuri 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 Durikuri

Durikuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pundhag, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Durikuri is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Durikuri is about 71.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durikuri

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

Health Facilities in Durikuri

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

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