Berma - Balarampur, Purulia

Berma is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Balarampur and around 34.2 km from Purulia. Bela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berma is 331722. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.11 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Berma

According to the 2011 Census, Berma village had a total population of 2,592 people, including 1,356 males and 1,236 females, living in 519 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.71%, with male literacy at 55.09% and female literacy at 33.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 537, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 818.

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

Nearby Villages of Berma

Berma 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 Berma

Berma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barabhum, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Berma is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Berma is about 34.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berma

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

Health Facilities in Berma

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

FAQs about Berma