Bardaha - Barabazar, Purulia

Bardaha is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Barabazar and around 42.2 km from Purulia. Sindri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bardaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bardaha is 331926. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.77 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Bardaha

According to the 2011 Census, Bardaha village had a total population of 1,222 people, including 628 males and 594 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.77%, with male literacy at 67.61% and female literacy at 41.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 189, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 323.

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

Nearby Villages of Bardaha

Bardaha 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 Bardaha

Bardaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Bardaha is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bardaha is about 42.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bardaha

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

Health Facilities in Bardaha

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

FAQs about Bardaha