Biddiri - Bagmundi, Purulia

Biddiri is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18 km from Pathardihi and around 63.3 km from Purulia. Serengdih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biddiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biddiri is 331540. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.07 hectares and falls under the 723212 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Biddiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Biddiri

According to the 2011 Census, Biddiri village had a total population of 2,110 people, including 1,071 males and 1,039 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.69%, with male literacy at 57.49% and female literacy at 19.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 288.

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

Nearby Villages of Biddiri

Biddiri 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 Biddiri

Biddiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Suisa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Biddiri is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Biddiri is about 63.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biddiri

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

Health Facilities in Biddiri

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

FAQs about Biddiri