Bhanuridi - Para, Purulia

Bhanuridi is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.4 km from Para and around 27.2 km from Purulia. Bowridih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanuridi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanuridi is 330104. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.96 hectares and falls under the 723155 pincode. Anara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhanuridi

As per Census 2011, Bhanuridi village has a total population of 1,966 people, consisting of 1,017 males and 949 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 283 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,130 literate and 836 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 224 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanuridi

Bhanuridi 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 Bhanuridi

Bhanuridi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagalia, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anara to Bhanuridi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bhanuridi is about 27.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanuridi

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

Health Facilities in Bhanuridi

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

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