Rare Kacha - Jaipur, Purulia

Rare Kacha is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26 km from Jaipur and around 80.4 km from Purulia. Sidhi-jamra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rare Kacha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rare Kacha is 329790. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.87 hectares and falls under the 723213 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rare Kacha

According to the 2011 Census, Rare Kacha village had a total population of 584 people, including 287 males and 297 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.61%, with male literacy at 66.26% and female literacy at 37.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 435.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population584287297
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884147
Scheduled Castes (SC)1477572
Scheduled Tribes (ST)435210225
Literate Population25616393
Illiterate Population328124204

Nearby Villages of Rare Kacha

Rare Kacha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DamruSouth-West1.55 km
BalrampurNorth-West1.69 km
BhadadiSouth-East1.76 km
KarkaraNorth-East2.04 km
DamberaSouth-East2.37 km
AnkduarSouth2.65 km
ChilgoraWest3.01 km
GaichhanaNorth3.50 km
DhumadiEast3.68 km
BaramasiaNorth-West3.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rare Kacha

Rare Kacha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radhagaon, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Rare Kacha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Rare Kacha is about 80.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rare Kacha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Rare Kacha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rare Kacha

Where is Rare Kacha located?

Rare Kacha village is located in Jaipur Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rare Kacha?

The Gram Panchayat of Rare Kacha is Sidhi-jamra.

What is the pincode of Rare Kacha?

The pincode of Rare Kacha is 723213.

What is the population of Rare Kacha?

Rare Kacha had a total population of 584, including 287 males and 297 females.

How many households are there in Rare Kacha?

Rare Kacha had 111 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rare Kacha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rare Kacha was 51.61%. Male literacy was 66.26% and female literacy was 37.20%.