Dubrajpur - Santuri, Purulia

Dubrajpur is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from Santuri and around 59 km from Purulia. Tarabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dubrajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dubrajpur is 330552. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.47 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode. Burnpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dubrajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dubrajpur village had a total population of 359 people, including 196 males and 163 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 832 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.03%, with male literacy at 74.57% and female literacy at 39.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Dubrajpur

Dubrajpur 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 Dubrajpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dubrajpur. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burnpur to Dubrajpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dubrajpur is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dubrajpur

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

Health Facilities in Dubrajpur

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

FAQs about Dubrajpur