Kharpora - Hura, Purulia

Kharpora is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from Hura and around 20.9 km from Purulia. Ladhurka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharpora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharpora is 330818. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.02 hectares and falls under the 723104 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kharpora 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 Kharpora

As per Census 2011, Kharpora village has a total population of 883 people, consisting of 443 males and 440 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 452 literate and 431 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 438 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharpora

Kharpora 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 Kharpora

Kharpora 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 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Kharpora is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kharpora is about 20.9 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 Kharpora

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

Health Facilities in Kharpora

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

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