Juri - Arsha, Purulia

Juri is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 30.2 km from Sirkabad and around 18.7 km from Purulia. Puara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Juri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Juri is 331232. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.31 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Tata is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Juri

According to the 2011 Census, Juri village had a total population of 1,410 people, including 713 males and 697 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.87%, with male literacy at 78.64% and female literacy at 44.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 968.

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

Nearby Villages of Juri

Juri 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 Juri

Juri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tata to Juri is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Juri is about 18.7 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 Juri

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

Health Facilities in Juri

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

FAQs about Juri