Sharbarya - Para, Purulia

Sharbarya is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Para and around 28.5 km from Purulia. Bowridih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sharbarya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sharbarya is 330098. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.75 hectares and falls under the 723155 pincode. Anara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sharbarya

As per Census 2011, Sharbarya village has a total population of 999 people, consisting of 501 males and 498 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 545 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population999501498
Child Population (0–6 yrs)16562103
Scheduled Castes (SC)753540
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1265967
Literate Population545352193
Illiterate Population454149305

Nearby Villages of Sharbarya

Sharbarya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BeryadiEast0.93 km
SidhabariSouth-West1.14 km
EkanjaNorth-West1.28 km
KelahiSouth-East1.41 km
TaltorNorth-West1.64 km
BhanuridiWest1.98 km
ChhotairgaSouth2.06 km
BirkichaSouth-East2.15 km
BamandihaNorth-West2.34 km
ParaNorth-East2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sharbarya

Sharbarya 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 Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anara to Sharbarya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sharbarya is about 28.5 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 Sharbarya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sharbarya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sharbarya

Where is Sharbarya located?

Sharbarya village is located in Para Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sharbarya?

The Gram Panchayat of Sharbarya is Bowridih.

What is the pincode of Sharbarya?

The pincode of Sharbarya is 723155.

What is the population of Sharbarya?

Sharbarya has a total population of 999, including 501 males and 498 females.

How many households are there in Sharbarya?

There are 173 households in Sharbarya.

What is the literacy rate in Sharbarya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sharbarya is 54.55%. Male literacy is 70.26% and female literacy is 38.76%.