Dulla - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Dulla is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Jhalda and around 54.3 km from Purulia. Mathari-khamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dulla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dulla is 331339. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.38 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dulla

As per Census 2011, Dulla village has a total population of 808 people, consisting of 409 males and 399 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 396 literate and 412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dulla

Dulla 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 Dulla

Dulla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Illoo, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Dulla is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dulla is about 54.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dulla

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

Health Facilities in Dulla

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

FAQs about Dulla