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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Baragram village has a total population of 3,060 people, consisting of 1,564 males and 1,496 females. The village has 626 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 392 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,021 literate and 1,039 illiterate residents. Additionally, 863 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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