Rigid - Jhalda - II, Purulia

Rigid is a village situated in the Jhalda - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.7 km from Jhalda and around 52.2 km from Purulia. Rigid village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rigid is 331396. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.97 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Rigid

According to the 2011 Census, Rigid village had a total population of 2,312 people, including 1,201 males and 1,111 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.02%, with male literacy at 69.38% and female literacy at 35.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 297, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 869.

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

Nearby Villages of Rigid

Rigid 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 Rigid

Rigid is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhalida, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Rigid is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Rigid is about 52.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rigid

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

Health Facilities in Rigid

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

FAQs about Rigid