Durku
About Durku
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Durku village is 330971. Durku village is located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 33.1km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Durku village. As per 2009 stats, Durku village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 585.58 hectares. Durku has a total population of 2,315 peoples, out of which male population is 1,213 while female population is 1,102. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 908 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of durku village is 52.31% out of which 64.39% males and 39.02% females are literate. There are about 479 houses in durku village. Pincode of durku village locality is 723102.
When it comes to administration, Durku village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Durku village comes under Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. Purulia is nearest town to durku village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.
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Population of Durku
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 2,315 | 1,213 | 1,102 |
Literate Population | 1,211 | 781 | 430 |
Illiterate Population | 1,104 | 432 | 672 |
Connectivity of Durku
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Durku
Where is Durku located?
Durku village is situated in Purulia I Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Durku?
Durku serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Durku?
The pincode of Durku is 723102, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Durku as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Durku is 2,315, with 1,213 males and 1,102 females.
How many households are there in Durku as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Durku village has a total of 479 households.
What is the literacy rate in Durku as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Durku is 52.31%. The male literacy rate is 64.39%, while the female literacy rate is 39.02%.