Barbandia - Kashipur, Purulia
Barbandia is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Kashipur and around 51 km from Purulia. Sonathali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbandia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbandia is 330727. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.96 hectares and falls under the 723132 pincode.
Barbandia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Barbandia
Barbandia 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Raghunathpur | East | 1.02 km |
| Kultore | South-West | 1.03 km |
| Kalapathar | West | 1.08 km |
| Paharpur | North-East | 1.47 km |
| Pabra | South-East | 1.67 km |
| Dejori | East | 2.10 km |
| Kendtanr | West | 2.20 km |
| Kumardi | West | 2.37 km |
| Nischintapur | East | 2.56 km |
| Haridi | South | 2.60 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Barbandia
Barbandia 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 Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Barbandia is about 51 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 Barbandia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barbandia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Barbandia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barbandia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Barbandia
Where is Barbandia located?
Barbandia village is located in Kashipur Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barbandia?
The Gram Panchayat of Barbandia is Sonathali.
What is the pincode of Barbandia?
The pincode of Barbandia is 723132.