Khoar - Neturia, Purulia

Khoar is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3 km from Neturia and around 57.3 km from Purulia. Janardandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khoar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khoar is 330478. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.19 hectares and falls under the 723142 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Khoar

As per Census 2011, Khoar village has a total population of 44 people, consisting of 26 males and 18 females. The village has 11 households and a sex ratio of 692 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7 literate and 37 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khoar

Khoar 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 Khoar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khoar. The nearest railway station is Ramkanali Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Khoar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Khoar is about 57.3 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 Khoar

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

Health Facilities in Khoar

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

FAQs about Khoar