Pathardiha - Neturia, Purulia

Pathardiha is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.7 km from Neturia and around 51.2 km from Purulia. Saltore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathardiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathardiha is 330451. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.7 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Barakar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pathardiha

As per Census 2011, Pathardiha village has a total population of 499 people, consisting of 258 males and 241 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 418 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathardiha

Pathardiha 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 Pathardiha

Pathardiha 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 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 Barakar to Pathardiha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Pathardiha is about 51.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathardiha

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

Health Facilities in Pathardiha

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

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