Bar-Ahartor - Kashipur, Purulia

Bar-Ahartor is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.4 km from Kashipur and around 40.3 km from Purulia. Sonaijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bar-Ahartor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bar-Ahartor is 330602. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.29 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Bar-Ahartor

As per Census 2011, Bar-Ahartor village has a total population of 1,991 people, consisting of 1,045 males and 946 females. The village has 376 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,069 literate and 922 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bar-Ahartor are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bar-Ahartor

Bar-Ahartor 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 Bar-Ahartor

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bar-Ahartor. The nearest railway station is Adra Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Bar-Ahartor is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bar-Ahartor is about 40.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bar-Ahartor

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

Health Facilities in Bar-Ahartor

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

FAQs about Bar-Ahartor