Khanri Pahari - Barabazar, Purulia

Khanri Pahari is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from Barabazar and around 26.5 km from Purulia. Bhagabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanri Pahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanri Pahari is 331759. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.68 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Khanri Pahari

As per Census 2011, Khanri Pahari village has a total population of 904 people, consisting of 455 males and 449 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 579 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khanri Pahari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khanri Pahari

Khanri Pahari 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 Khanri Pahari

Khanri Pahari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Khanri Pahari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Khanri Pahari is about 26.5 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 Khanri Pahari

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

Health Facilities in Khanri Pahari

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

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