Dimdiha - Purulia - I, Purulia

Dimdiha is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Purulia and around 14.8 km from Purulia. Dimdiha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dimdiha is 330931. The village covers a total geographical area of 513.96 hectares and falls under the 723103 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dimdiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dimdiha

According to the 2011 Census, Dimdiha village had a total population of 4,266 people, including 2,246 males and 2,020 females, living in 786 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.76%, with male literacy at 75.43% and female literacy at 42.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 841, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Dimdiha

Dimdiha 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 Dimdiha

Dimdiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Dimdiha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dimdiha is about 14.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dimdiha

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

Health Facilities in Dimdiha

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

FAQs about Dimdiha