Ladhurka - Hura, Purulia

Ladhurka is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.6 km from Hura and around 18.5 km from Purulia. Ladhurka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ladhurka is 330825. The village covers a total geographical area of 626.79 hectares and falls under the 723148 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ladhurka 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 Ladhurka

According to the 2011 Census, Ladhurka village had a total population of 3,652 people, including 1,897 males and 1,755 females, living in 787 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.33%, with male literacy at 79.72% and female literacy at 60.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,420, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Ladhurka

Ladhurka 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 Ladhurka

Ladhurka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Ladhurka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Ladhurka is about 18.5 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 Ladhurka

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

Health Facilities in Ladhurka

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

FAQs about Ladhurka