Dhulapahari - Kashipur, Purulia

Dhulapahari is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.7 km from Kashipur and around 47.9 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhulapahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhulapahari is 330713. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.63 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. R.n.pur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dhulapahari

As per Census 2011, Dhulapahari village has a total population of 305 people, consisting of 152 males and 153 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 69 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population305152153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)371720
Scheduled Castes (SC)305152153
Literate Population695118
Illiterate Population236101135

Nearby Villages of Dhulapahari

Dhulapahari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShyambathanSouth-West0.87 km
BarraNorth-East1.11 km
NischintapurNorth-West1.13 km
MoslaEast1.40 km
DejoriWest1.55 km
ChapriSouth1.63 km
GayapahariNorth-West1.66 km
BharatdihNorth1.76 km
SirjamNorth-East2.24 km
NandaradihNorth2.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhulapahari

Dhulapahari 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 Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.n.pur to Dhulapahari is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dhulapahari is about 47.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhulapahari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhulapahari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhulapahari

Where is Dhulapahari located?

Dhulapahari village is located in Kashipur Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhulapahari?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhulapahari is Barrah.

What is the pincode of Dhulapahari?

The pincode of Dhulapahari is 723121.

What is the population of Dhulapahari?

Dhulapahari has a total population of 305, including 152 males and 153 females.

How many households are there in Dhulapahari?

There are 63 households in Dhulapahari.

What is the literacy rate in Dhulapahari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhulapahari is 22.62%. Male literacy is 33.55% and female literacy is 11.76%.