Inchadih - Balarampur, Purulia

Inchadih is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Balarampur and around 40 km from Purulia. Bela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Inchadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Inchadih is 331704. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.94 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Inchadih

As per Census 2011, Inchadih village has a total population of 579 people, consisting of 302 males and 277 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 281 literate and 298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 578 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population579302277
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1005743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)578302276
Literate Population281178103
Illiterate Population298124174

Nearby Villages of Inchadih

Inchadih 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)
BrindabanpurSouth-East1.42 km
ErkaWest1.80 km
Baraha ChatarmaSouth-West2.38 km
GenruaNorth2.43 km
NeudihSouth-East2.55 km
BelaEast2.74 km
DabhaNorth-West2.91 km
MaltiSouth3.24 km
BenryadiNorth-East3.61 km
ChatarmaWest3.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Inchadih

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Inchadih. The nearest railway station is Barabhum, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Inchadih is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Inchadih is about 40 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 Inchadih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Inchadih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Inchadih

Where is Inchadih located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Inchadih?

The Gram Panchayat of Inchadih is Bela.

What is the pincode of Inchadih?

The pincode of Inchadih is 723143.

What is the population of Inchadih?

Inchadih has a total population of 579, including 302 males and 277 females.

How many households are there in Inchadih?

There are 103 households in Inchadih.

What is the literacy rate in Inchadih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Inchadih is 48.53%. Male literacy is 58.94% and female literacy is 37.18%.