Aharara - Arsha, Purulia

Aharara is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from Sirkabad and around 24.6 km from Purulia. Sirkabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aharara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aharara is 331181. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.09 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Aharara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aharara

According to the 2011 Census, Aharara village had a total population of 2,639 people, including 1,361 males and 1,278 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.27%, with male literacy at 77.14% and female literacy at 44.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 742, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Aharara

Aharara 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 Aharara

Aharara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chas Road, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Aharara is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Aharara is about 24.6 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 Aharara

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

Health Facilities in Aharara

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

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