Hurumda - Bagmundi, Purulia

Hurumda is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Pathardihi and around 66.4 km from Purulia. Beergram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hurumda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hurumda is 331564. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.23 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Hurumda

According to the 2011 Census, Hurumda village had a total population of 2,406 people, including 1,251 males and 1,155 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.90%, with male literacy at 66.23% and female literacy at 32.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Hurumda

Hurumda 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 Hurumda

Hurumda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tiraldih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Hurumda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hurumda is about 66.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hurumda

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

Health Facilities in Hurumda

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

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