Baram - Arsha, Purulia

Baram is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16 km from Sirkabad and around 32.1 km from Purulia. Mankiary serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baram is 331146. The village covers a total geographical area of 537.02 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Baram

According to the 2011 Census, Baram village had a total population of 2,129 people, including 1,097 males and 1,032 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.65%, with male literacy at 76.20% and female literacy at 52.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 320, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Baram

Baram 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 Baram

Baram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Garh Jaipur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Baram is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Baram is about 32.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baram

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

Health Facilities in Baram

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

FAQs about Baram