Balguma - Purulia - I, Purulia

Balguma is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Purulia and around 29.4 km from Purulia. Sonaijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balguma is 330957. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.55 hectares and falls under the 723149 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Balguma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balguma

According to the 2011 Census, Balguma village had a total population of 2,353 people, including 1,222 males and 1,131 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.04%, with male literacy at 97.67% and female literacy at 88.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Balguma

Balguma 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 Balguma

Public transport in the Balguma is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Purulia Jn, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Balguma is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Balguma is about 29.4 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 Balguma

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

Health Facilities in Balguma

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

FAQs about Balguma