Haridi - Neturia, Purulia

Haridi is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.6 km from Neturia and around 55.2 km from Purulia. Janardandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haridi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haridi is 330418. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.02 hectares and falls under the 723142 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Haridi

According to the 2011 Census, Haridi village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 535 males and 511 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 78.48% and female literacy at 50.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 539, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 446.

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

Nearby Villages of Haridi

Haridi 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 Haridi

Haridi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramkanali Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Haridi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Haridi is about 55.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haridi

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

Health Facilities in Haridi

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

FAQs about Haridi