Khedadi - Arsha, Purulia

Khedadi is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from Sirkabad and around 24.7 km from Purulia. Arsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khedadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedadi is 331186. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.5 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Bokaro (bihar) is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Khedadi 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 Khedadi

According to the 2011 Census, Khedadi village had a total population of 643 people, including 325 males and 318 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.85%, with male literacy at 88.77% and female literacy at 41.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedadi

Khedadi 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 Khedadi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Khedadi. The nearest railway station is Garh Jaipur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro (bihar) to Khedadi is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Khedadi is about 24.7 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 Khedadi

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

Health Facilities in Khedadi

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

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