Garaphushara - Purulia - I, Purulia

Garaphushara is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.5 km from Purulia and around 18.1 km from Purulia. Garafusra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garaphushara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garaphushara is 330924. The village covers a total geographical area of 535 hectares and falls under the 723103 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Garaphushara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Garaphushara

As per Census 2011, Garaphushara village has a total population of 4,244 people, consisting of 2,218 males and 2,026 females. The village has 857 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 613 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,026 literate and 2,218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 377 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garaphushara

Garaphushara 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 Garaphushara

Garaphushara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chas Road, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Garaphushara is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Garaphushara is about 18.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garaphushara

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

Health Facilities in Garaphushara

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

FAQs about Garaphushara