Harjora - Balarampur, Purulia

Harjora is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Balarampur and around 38.3 km from Purulia. Baraurma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harjora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harjora is 331692. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.68 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Harjora

According to the 2011 Census, Harjora village had a total population of 699 people, including 345 males and 354 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.91%, with male literacy at 73.55% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Harjora

Harjora 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 Harjora

Harjora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Harjora is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Harjora is about 38.3 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 Harjora

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

Health Facilities in Harjora

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

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