Rahardi - Para, Purulia

Rahardi is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from Para and around 33.6 km from Purulia. Dubra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahardi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahardi is 330076. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.23 hectares and falls under the 723155 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rahardi

According to the 2011 Census, Rahardi village had a total population of 2,674 people, including 1,387 males and 1,287 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.77%, with male literacy at 81.09% and female literacy at 51.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahardi

Rahardi 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 Rahardi

Rahardi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Rahardi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Rahardi is about 33.6 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 Rahardi

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

Health Facilities in Rahardi

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

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