Korang - Arsha, Purulia

Korang is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 30.5 km from Sirkabad and around 18.7 km from Purulia. Puara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korang is 331233. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.71 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Tatanagar is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Korang 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 Korang

According to the 2011 Census, Korang village had a total population of 2,191 people, including 1,112 males and 1,079 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.46%, with male literacy at 72.22% and female literacy at 44.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 941.

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

Nearby Villages of Korang

Korang 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 Korang

Korang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tatanagar to Korang is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Korang 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 Korang

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

Health Facilities in Korang

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

FAQs about Korang