Dumariakuri - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Dumariakuri is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Raghunathpur and around 62.4 km from Purulia. Babugram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumariakuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumariakuri is 330268. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.61 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Arana is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dumariakuri

According to the 2011 Census, Dumariakuri village had a total population of 1,473 people, including 754 males and 719 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.79%, with male literacy at 77.05% and female literacy at 43.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumariakuri

Dumariakuri 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 Dumariakuri

Dumariakuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garhdhrubeswar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arana to Dumariakuri is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dumariakuri is about 62.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumariakuri

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

Health Facilities in Dumariakuri

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

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