Jorberya - Hura, Purulia

Jorberya is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from Hura and around 56.1 km from Purulia. Rakhera-bispuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jorberya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jorberya is 330910. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.72 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Jorberya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Jorberya

As per Census 2011, Jorberya village has a total population of 530 people, consisting of 301 males and 229 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 760 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 409 literate and 121 illiterate residents. Additionally, 406 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jorberya

Jorberya 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 Jorberya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jorberya. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Jorberya is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jorberya is about 56.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jorberya

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

Health Facilities in Jorberya

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

FAQs about Jorberya