Durku - Purulia - I, Purulia

Durku is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 33.1 km from Purulia and around 23.7 km from Purulia. Durku village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durku is 330971. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.58 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Durku 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 Durku

According to the 2011 Census, Durku village had a total population of 2,315 people, including 1,213 males and 1,102 females, living in 479 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.92%, with male literacy at 73.96% and female literacy at 44.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 735, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Durku

Durku 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 Durku

Durku is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Durku is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Durku is about 23.7 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 Durku

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

Health Facilities in Durku

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

FAQs about Durku