Dhunia - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Dhunia is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.3 km from Raghunathpur and around 78.4 km from Purulia. Chorpahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhunia is 330346. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.53 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Adra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dhunia

According to the 2011 Census, Dhunia village had a total population of 868 people, including 467 males and 401 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.40%, with male literacy at 71.60% and female literacy at 51.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 292, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhunia

Dhunia 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 Dhunia

Dhunia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bero, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adra to Dhunia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dhunia is about 78.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhunia

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

Health Facilities in Dhunia

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

FAQs about Dhunia