Litiadih - Jaipur, Purulia

Litiadih is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from Jaipur and around 55.9 km from Purulia. Mukundapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Litiadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Litiadih is 329881. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.95 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Litiadih

According to the 2011 Census, Litiadih village had a total population of 170 people, including 91 males and 79 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.86%, with male literacy at 53.52% and female literacy at 42.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Litiadih

Litiadih 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 Litiadih

Litiadih 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 Garh Jaipur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Litiadih is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Litiadih is about 55.9 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 Litiadih

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

Health Facilities in Litiadih

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

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