Deuli - Puncha, Purulia

Deuli is a village situated in the Puncha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 39.3 km from Puncha and around 67.6 km from Purulia. Lakhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deuli is 331103. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.7 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Deuli

According to the 2011 Census, Deuli village had a total population of 471 people, including 212 males and 259 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,222 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.65%, with male literacy at 78.92% and female literacy at 60.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Deuli

Deuli 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 Deuli

Deuli 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 Jhantipahari, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Deuli is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Deuli is about 67.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deuli

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

Health Facilities in Deuli

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

FAQs about Deuli