Sindri - Purulia - I, Purulia

Sindri is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21 km from Purulia and around 18.4 km from Purulia. Garafusra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sindri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sindri is 330920. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.94 hectares and falls under the 723148 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sindri 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 Sindri

As per Census 2011, Sindri village has a total population of 3,957 people, consisting of 2,019 males and 1,938 females. The village has 726 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 565 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,256 literate and 1,701 illiterate residents. Additionally, 459 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sindri

Sindri 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 Sindri

Sindri 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 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Sindri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sindri is about 18.4 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 Sindri

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

Health Facilities in Sindri

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

FAQs about Sindri