Buridi - Purulia - I, Purulia

Buridi is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from Purulia and around 45.2 km from Purulia. Dimdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buridi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buridi is 330940. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.31 hectares and falls under the 723103 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Buridi 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 Buridi

According to the 2011 Census, Buridi village had a total population of 1,099 people, including 583 males and 516 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.48%, with male literacy at 78.39% and female literacy at 36.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Buridi

Buridi 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 Buridi

Public transport in the Buridi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Buridi is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Buridi is about 45.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Buridi

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

Health Facilities in Buridi

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

FAQs about Buridi