Jorberya - Para, Purulia

Jorberya is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Para and around 56.1 km from Purulia. Jabarrah-jhapra-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jorberya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jorberya is 330128. The village covers a total geographical area of 856.54 hectares and falls under the 723126 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 28 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 5,030 people, including 2,636 males and 2,394 females, living in 996 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.25%, with male literacy at 77.50% and female literacy at 47.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,053, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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 Anara, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Jorberya is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jorberya is about 56.1 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 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:

FAQs about Jorberya