Bungera - Purulia - I, Purulia

Bungera is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from Purulia and around 28.1 km from Purulia. Manara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bungera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bungera is 331017. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.33 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Bungera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purulia Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bungera

According to the 2011 Census, Bungera village had a total population of 571 people, including 273 males and 298 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.27%, with male literacy at 92.48% and female literacy at 63.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Bungera

Bungera 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 Bungera

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bungera. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Bungera is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bungera is about 28.1 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 Bungera

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

Health Facilities in Bungera

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

FAQs about Bungera