Haranama - Arsha, Purulia

Haranama is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Sirkabad and around 10.1 km from Purulia. Beldih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haranama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haranama is 331223. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.55 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Bokora is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Haranama 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 Haranama

According to the 2011 Census, Haranama village had a total population of 1,403 people, including 696 males and 707 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.93%, with male literacy at 58.00% and female literacy at 28.43%.

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

Nearby Villages of Haranama

Haranama 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 Haranama

Haranama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokora to Haranama is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Haranama is about 10.1 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 Haranama

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

Health Facilities in Haranama

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

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