Jhariadi - Arsha, Purulia

Jhariadi is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.5 km from Sirkabad and around 12.2 km from Purulia. Beldih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhariadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhariadi is 331220. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.45 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Jhariadi 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 Jhariadi

According to the 2011 Census, Jhariadi village had a total population of 488 people, including 242 males and 246 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.60%, with male literacy at 61.62% and female literacy at 44.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhariadi

Jhariadi 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 Jhariadi

Jhariadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Jhariadi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jhariadi is about 12.2 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 Jhariadi

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

Health Facilities in Jhariadi

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

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