Bhuiyandih - Arsha, Purulia

Bhuiyandih is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Sirkabad and around 33.2 km from Purulia. Hetgugui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhuiyandih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuiyandih is 331165. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.52 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Bhuiyandih 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 Bhuiyandih

According to the 2011 Census, Bhuiyandih village had a total population of 274 people, including 134 males and 140 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.20%, with male literacy at 63.55% and female literacy at 26.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhuiyandih

Bhuiyandih 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 Bhuiyandih

Bhuiyandih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotshila, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Bhuiyandih is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bhuiyandih is about 33.2 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 Bhuiyandih

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

Health Facilities in Bhuiyandih

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

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