Hirakhun - Neturia, Purulia

Hirakhun is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.8 km from Neturia and around 76.3 km from Purulia. Bhamuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirakhun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirakhun is 330453. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.96 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Barakar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Hirakhun

As per Census 2011, Hirakhun village has a total population of 1,062 people, consisting of 550 males and 512 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 525 literate and 537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 497 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirakhun

Hirakhun 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 Hirakhun

Hirakhun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madhukunda, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barakar to Hirakhun is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hirakhun is about 76.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirakhun

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

Health Facilities in Hirakhun

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

FAQs about Hirakhun