Dhanuktor - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Dhanuktor is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from Raghunathpur and around 75.7 km from Purulia. Nildih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanuktor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanuktor is 330242. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.33 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dhanuktor

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanuktor village had a total population of 1,225 people, including 633 males and 592 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.48%, with male literacy at 94.26% and female literacy at 63.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,028, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanuktor

Dhanuktor 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 Dhanuktor

Dhanuktor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanka, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Dhanuktor is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dhanuktor is about 75.7 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 Dhanuktor

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

Health Facilities in Dhanuktor

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

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