Dapang

Dapang is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.8km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 22.2km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Keshergarh is the gram panchayat of Dapang village.

Here you can discover what makes Dapang unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Dapang’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dapang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dapang is 330849. The village spans a total geographical area of 222.31 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723148. Purulia is nearest town to Dapang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dapang village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dapang

Population of Dapang

According to the 2011 Census, Dapang has a total population of about 608, with approximately 313 males and 295 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 95 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.60%, with male literacy at about 79.87% and female literacy near 54.58%. There are around 115 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dapang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dapang

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dapang. As per the 2011 stats, Dapang had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dapang

Knowing the nearby villages of Dapang helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dapang.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dapang