Lara - Kashipur, Purulia

Lara is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.4 km from Kashipur and around 49.1 km from Purulia. Sonathali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lara is 330792. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.64 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. R. N. Pur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Lara

As per Census 2011, Lara village has a total population of 2,774 people, consisting of 1,397 males and 1,377 females. The village has 583 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,762 literate and 1,012 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,111 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lara

Lara 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 Lara

Lara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R. N. Pur to Lara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Lara is about 49.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lara

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

Health Facilities in Lara

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

FAQs about Lara