Penrra - Purulia - I, Purulia

Penrra is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.3 km from Purulia and around 23.1 km from Purulia. Bhandarpuara-chipida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penrra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penrra is 331004. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.71 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Penrra

As per Census 2011, Penrra village has a total population of 1,242 people, consisting of 584 males and 658 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 1,126 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 588 literate and 654 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Penrra

Penrra 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 Penrra

Penrra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Penrra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Penrra is about 23.1 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 Penrra

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

Health Facilities in Penrra

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

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