Barbenda - Jaipur, Purulia

Barbenda is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.8 km from Jaipur and around 58.9 km from Purulia. Joypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbenda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbenda is 329846. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.32 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Barbenda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Barbenda

According to the 2011 Census, Barbenda village had a total population of 5,107 people, including 2,635 males and 2,472 females, living in 937 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.23%, with male literacy at 64.75% and female literacy at 26.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Barbenda

Barbenda 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 Barbenda

Public transport in the Barbenda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barbenda (rnc Division), while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Barbenda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Barbenda is about 58.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barbenda

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

Health Facilities in Barbenda

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

FAQs about Barbenda