Kenda - Arsha, Purulia

Kenda is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.3 km from Sirkabad and around 30 km from Purulia. Hetgugui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenda is 331157. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.8 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Kenda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kenda

According to the 2011 Census, Kenda village had a total population of 707 people, including 350 males and 357 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.70%, with male literacy at 62.46% and female literacy at 35.27%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenda

Kenda 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 Kenda

Kenda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotshila, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Kenda is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kenda is about 30 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 Kenda

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

Health Facilities in Kenda

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

FAQs about Kenda