Pitidiri - Bagmundi, Purulia

Pitidiri is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Pathardihi and around 44.9 km from Purulia. Ajodhya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitidiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitidiri is 331582. The village covers a total geographical area of 910.95 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Pitidiri

According to the 2011 Census, Pitidiri village had a total population of 567 people, including 278 males and 289 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.45%, with male literacy at 84.55% and female literacy at 62.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 567.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitidiri

Pitidiri 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 Pitidiri

Pitidiri 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 Begun Kudar, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Pitidiri is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Pitidiri is about 44.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitidiri

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

Health Facilities in Pitidiri

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

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