Duaran

Duaran is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Duaran village. As per 2009 stats, Karandighi I is the gram panchayat of Duaran village.

Here you can discover what makes Duaran unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Duaran’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 Duaran

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Duaran is 309505. The village spans a total geographical area of 183.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raigunj is nearest town to Duaran village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Duaran 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 Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Duaran

Population of Duaran

According to the 2011 Census, Duaran has a total population of about 1,666, with approximately 823 males and 843 females. The sex ratio is around 1024 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 335 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 356 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 37.09%, with male literacy at about 39.13% and female literacy near 35.11%. There are around 325 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Duaran's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Duaran

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

Nearby Villages of Duaran

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

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