Brindabanpur - Balarampur, Purulia

Brindabanpur is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Balarampur and around 38.4 km from Purulia. Bela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brindabanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brindabanpur is 331725. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.55 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Brindabanpur

As per Census 2011, Brindabanpur village has a total population of 590 people, consisting of 296 males and 294 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 262 literate and 328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 525 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Brindabanpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population590296294
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663630
Scheduled Castes (SC)271512
Scheduled Tribes (ST)525265260
Literate Population26218280
Illiterate Population328114214

Nearby Villages of Brindabanpur

Brindabanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NeudihSouth-East1.14 km
InchadihNorth-West1.42 km
BelaNorth-East1.87 km
MaltiSouth2.34 km
Shyamnagar Alias JajodihSouth-East2.68 km
Baraha ChatarmaSouth-West2.77 km
GenruaNorth3.12 km
ErkaWest3.13 km
SunidihNorth-East3.48 km
BenryadiNorth-East3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brindabanpur

Brindabanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barabhum, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Brindabanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Brindabanpur is about 38.4 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 Brindabanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Brindabanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Brindabanpur

Where is Brindabanpur located?

Brindabanpur village is located in Balarampur Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brindabanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Brindabanpur is Bela.

What is the pincode of Brindabanpur?

The pincode of Brindabanpur is 723143.

What is the population of Brindabanpur?

Brindabanpur has a total population of 590, including 296 males and 294 females.

How many households are there in Brindabanpur?

There are 104 households in Brindabanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Brindabanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brindabanpur is 44.41%. Male literacy is 61.49% and female literacy is 27.21%.