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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bar-Ahartor

According to the 2011 Census, Bar-Ahartor village had a total population of 1,991 people, including 1,045 males and 946 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.65%, with male literacy at 75.11% and female literacy at 46.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

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