Ghatbera Village - Balarampur, Purulia

Ghatbera is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.2 km from Balarampur and around 32.5 km from Purulia. Ghatbera-kerowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatbera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatbera is 331654. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.15 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ghatbera

As per Census 2011, Ghatbera village has a total population of 1,858 people, consisting of 948 males and 910 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 623 literate and 1,235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 384 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,037 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatbera

Ghatbera 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 Ghatbera

Ghatbera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Ghatbera is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Ghatbera is about 32.5 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 Ghatbera

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

Health Facilities in Ghatbera

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

FAQs about Ghatbera