Dulalpur - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Dulalpur is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Raghunathpur and around 41.4 km from Purulia. Chorpahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dulalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dulalpur is 330326. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.41 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Adra is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dulalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dulalpur village had a total population of 553 people, including 275 males and 278 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.61%, with male literacy at 63.68% and female literacy at 44.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Dulalpur

Dulalpur 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 Dulalpur

Dulalpur 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 Bero, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adra to Dulalpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dulalpur is about 41.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dulalpur

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

Health Facilities in Dulalpur

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

FAQs about Dulalpur