Kadampur - Arsha, Purulia

Kadampur is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Sirkabad and around 22.4 km from Purulia. Arsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadampur is 331179. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.95 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Kadampur 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 Kadampur

According to the 2011 Census, Kadampur village had a total population of 1,316 people, including 650 males and 666 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.82%, with male literacy at 67.90% and female literacy at 34.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 343.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadampur

Kadampur 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 Kadampur

Kadampur 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 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Kadampur is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kadampur is about 22.4 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 Kadampur

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

Health Facilities in Kadampur

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

FAQs about Kadampur