Ponorahar - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ponorahar is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 16.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Binshira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ponorahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponorahar is 311053. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.75 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Ponorahar

According to the 2011 Census, Ponorahar village had a total population of 702 people, including 357 males and 345 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.46%, with male literacy at 91.72% and female literacy at 70.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Ponorahar

Ponorahar 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 Ponorahar

Ponorahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Ponorahar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ponorahar is about 16.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ponorahar

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

Health Facilities in Ponorahar

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

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