Japangdih - Barabazar, Purulia
Japangdih is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from Barabazar and around 22.5 km from Purulia. Bhagabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Japangdih village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Japangdih is 331765. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.49 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode.
Japangdih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Japangdih
Japangdih 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chirudih | South | 0.50 km |
| Sonadungri | South-East | 0.97 km |
| Bhaluk Dungri | North-East | 1.04 km |
| Raygara | North-West | 1.27 km |
| Surigda | West | 1.51 km |
| Sachandih | West | 1.65 km |
| Taltanr Alias Deugram | South-West | 2.06 km |
| Dhabera | South-East | 2.23 km |
| Rautora | South | 2.30 km |
| Takria | East | 2.45 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Japangdih
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Japangdih. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Japangdih is about 22.5 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 Japangdih
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Japangdih village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Japangdih
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Japangdih village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Japangdih
Where is Japangdih located?
Japangdih village is located in Barabazar Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Japangdih?
The Gram Panchayat of Japangdih is Bhagabandh.
What is the pincode of Japangdih?
The pincode of Japangdih is 723151.