Baragram - Hura, Purulia

Baragram is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Hura and around 36.2 km from Purulia. Maguria-lalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragram is 330869. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.1 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Baragram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baragram

According to the 2011 Census, Baragram village had a total population of 3,060 people, including 1,564 males and 1,496 females, living in 626 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.75%, with male literacy at 89.73% and female literacy at 61.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 863, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragram

Baragram 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 Baragram

Baragram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Baragram is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Baragram is about 36.2 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 Baragram

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

Health Facilities in Baragram

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

FAQs about Baragram