Baraha Chatarma - Balarampur, Purulia

Baraha Chatarma is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Balarampur and around 40.6 km from Purulia. Bela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraha Chatarma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraha Chatarma is 331726. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.1 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baraha Chatarma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Baraha Chatarma

According to the 2011 Census, Baraha Chatarma village had a total population of 1,306 people, including 673 males and 633 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.57%, with male literacy at 61.27% and female literacy at 33.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,182.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraha Chatarma

Baraha Chatarma 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 Baraha Chatarma

Baraha Chatarma 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 Biramdih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Baraha Chatarma is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Baraha Chatarma is about 40.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraha Chatarma

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

Health Facilities in Baraha Chatarma

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

FAQs about Baraha Chatarma