Hulung - Hura, Purulia

Hulung is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.3 km from Hura and around 25 km from Purulia. Jabarrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulung village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulung is 330847. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.55 hectares and falls under the 723104 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Hulung

According to the 2011 Census, Hulung village had a total population of 843 people, including 422 males and 421 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.71%, with male literacy at 89.12% and female literacy at 57.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulung

Hulung 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 Hulung

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Hulung. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Hulung is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hulung is about 25 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 Hulung

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

Health Facilities in Hulung

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

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