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

As per Census 2011, Rajdih village has a total population of 1,331 people, consisting of 665 males and 666 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 595 literate and 736 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rajdih are given below:

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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