Bhiringi - Neturia, Purulia

Bhiringi is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 35.8 km from Neturia and around 59 km from Purulia. Raibandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhiringi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhiringi is 330393. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.39 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bhiringi

As per Census 2011, Bhiringi village has a total population of 305 people, consisting of 155 males and 150 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 176 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 110 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population305155150
Child Population (0–6 yrs)411724
Scheduled Castes (SC)211011
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1105852
Literate Population17611066
Illiterate Population1294584

Nearby Villages of Bhiringi

Bhiringi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SimuliyaSouth1.17 km
BakbariWest1.63 km
KalipatharEast1.73 km
HatikundarNorth1.90 km
Gobindapur Alias AmaidiSouth-East1.98 km
KanchanpurSouth2.14 km
SulangaSouth-West2.42 km
BandrabadNorth-West2.57 km
MalanchaEast2.65 km
SidpurSouth2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhiringi

Bhiringi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalubathan, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Bhiringi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bhiringi is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhiringi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhiringi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhiringi

Where is Bhiringi located?

Bhiringi village is located in Neturia Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhiringi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhiringi is Raibandh.

What is the pincode of Bhiringi?

The pincode of Bhiringi is 723133.

What is the population of Bhiringi?

Bhiringi has a total population of 305, including 155 males and 150 females.

How many households are there in Bhiringi?

There are 48 households in Bhiringi.

What is the literacy rate in Bhiringi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhiringi is 57.70%. Male literacy is 70.97% and female literacy is 44.00%.