Bariarpur - Hura, Purulia

Bariarpur is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Hura and around 33.2 km from Purulia. Chatumadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bariarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bariarpur is 330860. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.2 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Bariarpur 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 Bariarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bariarpur village had a total population of 1,309 people, including 665 males and 644 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.86%, with male literacy at 84.34% and female literacy at 53.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 585.

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

Nearby Villages of Bariarpur

Bariarpur 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 Bariarpur

Bariarpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Bariarpur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bariarpur is about 33.2 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 Bariarpur

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

Health Facilities in Bariarpur

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

FAQs about Bariarpur