Banjora - Barabazar, Purulia

Banjora is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.9 km from Barabazar and around 38.2 km from Purulia. Banjora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjora is 331819. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.57 hectares and falls under the 723148 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Banjora

According to the 2011 Census, Banjora village had a total population of 1,903 people, including 969 males and 934 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.70%, with male literacy at 75.89% and female literacy at 39.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjora

Banjora 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 Banjora

Banjora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Banjora is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Banjora is about 38.2 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 Banjora

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

Health Facilities in Banjora

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

FAQs about Banjora