Jorberya - Neturia, Purulia

Jorberya is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 36.4 km from Neturia and around 84.7 km from Purulia. Raibandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jorberya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jorberya is 330366. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.24 hectares and falls under the 723145 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Jorberya

According to the 2011 Census, Jorberya village had a total population of 770 people, including 413 males and 357 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.44%, with male literacy at 75.21% and female literacy at 41.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 622.

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

Nearby Villages of Jorberya

Jorberya 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 Jorberya

Jorberya 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 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Jorberya is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jorberya is about 84.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jorberya

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

Health Facilities in Jorberya

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

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