Hura Keshabpur - Hura, Purulia

Hura Keshabpur is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Hura and around 26.6 km from Purulia. Lakhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hura Keshabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hura Keshabpur is 330879. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.31 hectares and falls under the 723104 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Hura Keshabpur 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 Hura Keshabpur

According to the 2011 Census, Hura Keshabpur village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 542 males and 592 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.51%, with male literacy at 81.72% and female literacy at 60.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Hura Keshabpur

Hura Keshabpur 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 Hura Keshabpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Hura Keshabpur. The nearest railway station is Bagalia, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Hura Keshabpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hura Keshabpur is about 26.6 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 Hura Keshabpur

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

Health Facilities in Hura Keshabpur

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

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