Rajdih - Barabazar, Purulia

Rajdih is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.3 km from Barabazar and around 24.7 km from Purulia. Sukurhutu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajdih is 331795. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.92 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Rajdih

According to the 2011 Census, Rajdih village had a total population of 1,331 people, including 665 males and 666 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.38%, with male literacy at 66.49% and female literacy at 36.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajdih

Rajdih 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 Rajdih

Rajdih 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 Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Rajdih is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Rajdih is about 24.7 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 Rajdih

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

Health Facilities in Rajdih

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

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