Bamundiha - Barabazar, Purulia

Bamundiha is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Barabazar and around 24.9 km from Purulia. Sukurhutu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamundiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamundiha is 331785. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.8 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bamundiha

According to the 2011 Census, Bamundiha village had a total population of 883 people, including 452 males and 431 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.71%, with male literacy at 75.19% and female literacy at 53.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamundiha

Bamundiha 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 Bamundiha

Bamundiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Bamundiha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bamundiha is about 24.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamundiha

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

Health Facilities in Bamundiha

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

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