Harmadi - Neturia, Purulia

Harmadi is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.9 km from Neturia and around 60 km from Purulia. Janardandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harmadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harmadi is 330475. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.73 hectares and falls under the 723142 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Harmadi

According to the 2011 Census, Harmadi village had a total population of 205 people, including 102 males and 103 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.14%, with male literacy at 62.22% and female literacy at 43.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Harmadi

Harmadi 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 Harmadi

Harmadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Harmadi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Harmadi is about 60 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 Harmadi

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

Health Facilities in Harmadi

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

FAQs about Harmadi