Kurupahar - Bagmundi, Purulia

Kurupahar is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Pathardihi and around 52.8 km from Purulia. Ajodhya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurupahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurupahar is 331594. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.76 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Kurupahar

According to the 2011 Census, Kurupahar village had a total population of 113 people, including 62 males and 51 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.78%, with male literacy at 48.94% and female literacy at 4.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurupahar

Kurupahar 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 Kurupahar

Kurupahar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Suisa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Kurupahar is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kurupahar is about 52.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurupahar

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

Health Facilities in Kurupahar

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

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