Mahatamara - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Mahatamara is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Jhalda and around 55.1 km from Purulia. Kalma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahatamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahatamara is 331260. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Mahatamara

As per Census 2011, Mahatamara village has a total population of 963 people, consisting of 494 males and 469 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 629 literate and 334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 514 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahatamara

Mahatamara 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 Mahatamara

Mahatamara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tulin, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Mahatamara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Mahatamara is about 55.1 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 Mahatamara

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

Health Facilities in Mahatamara

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

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