Purulia - II Subdivision - Purulia, West Bengal
Purulia - II is an administrative subdivision in the Purulia district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Purulia - II is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Chharra, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 289 km², including 280.05 km² rural area and 8.66 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 960 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Purulia - II Subdivision
Purulia - II Subdivision has a total of 116 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agoa | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 2 | Amjora | Rural | Chharradumdumi |
| 3 | Anai | Rural | Pindra |
| 4 | Andhuli | Rural | Chharradumdumi |
| 5 | Arita | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 6 | Baghra | Rural | Golamara |
| 7 | Baghudi | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 8 | Baikata | Rural | Golamara |
| 9 | Balarampur | Rural | Pindra |
| 10 | Baligara | Rural | Hutmura |
| 11 | Banbahal | Rural | Pindra |
| 12 | Bandhgar | Rural | Chharradumdumi |
| 13 | Baraseni | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 14 | Baryadi | Rural | Golamara |
| 15 | Batikara | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 16 | Belma | Rural | Belma |
| 17 | Bhagabandh | Rural | Pindra |
| 18 | Bhangra | Rural | Bhangra |
| 19 | Bihahura | Rural | Chharradumdumi |
| 20 | Biltora | Rural | Chharradumdumi |
| 21 | Biralgaria | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 22 | Birgiri | Rural | Raghabpur |
| 23 | Bongabari | Rural | Raghabpur |
| 24 | Chainpur | Rural | Golamara |
| 25 | Chakirban | Rural | Pindra |
| 26 | Chamrubera | Rural | Belma |
| 27 | Chanchra | Rural | Hutmura |
| 28 | Chargali | Rural | Ghonga |
| 29 | Chepra | Rural | Bhangra |
| 30 | Chepri | Rural | Bhangra |
| 31 | Chetpur | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 32 | Chharra | Rural | Chharradumdumi |
| 33 | Chhota Chanchra | Rural | Hutmura |
| 34 | Chirumacha | Rural | Hutmura |
| 35 | Chitarpoka | Rural | Golamara |
| 36 | Chunardi Alias Nakrakura | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 37 | Dabar | Rural | Pindra |
| 38 | Dakhinbahal | Rural | Chharradumdumi |
| 39 | Deuli | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 40 | Dhansura | Rural | Hutmura |
| 41 | Dhunari | Rural | Golamara |
| 42 | Dhurahi | Rural | Raghabpur |
| 43 | Dubcharka | Rural | Bhangra |
| 44 | Dubrajpur | Rural | Belma |
| 45 | Dumdumi | Rural | Chharradumdumi |
| 46 | Gengra | Rural | Raghabpur |
| 47 | Ghongha | Rural | Ghonga |
| 48 | Golamara | Rural | Golamara |
| 49 | Golkunra | Rural | Belma |
| 50 | Gopalpur | Rural | Pindra |
| 51 | Gopalpur Alias Dudhpania | Rural | Belma |
| 52 | Haramjanga | Rural | Bhangra |
| 53 | Harialgara | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 54 | Hatuara | Rural | Raghabpur |
| 55 | Hirbahal | Rural | Belma |
| 56 | Hutmura (Ct) | Rural | Hutmura |
| 57 | Jahajpur | Rural | Chharradumdumi |
| 58 | Jalduar | Rural | Golamara |
| 59 | Jalika | Rural | Belma |
| 60 | Jambad | Rural | Pindra |
| 61 | Jhupra | Rural | Raghabpur |
| 62 | Kalakata | Rural | Bhangra |
| 63 | Kalapathar | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 64 | Kanchanpur | Rural | Belma |
| 65 | Kandhurka Alias Bhabanipur | Rural | Hutmura |
| 66 | Karcha | Rural | Bhangra |
| 67 | Karcha | Rural | Hutmura |
| 68 | Kathaldiha | Rural | Hutmura |
| 69 | Ketika (P) (New J.L.-5) | Rural | Pindra |
| 70 | Khairibahal | Rural | Belma |
| 71 | Khudibandh | Rural | Ghonga |
| 72 | Kolbandh | Rural | Ghonga |
| 73 | Kotra | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 74 | Kushtanr | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 75 | Kushtuka | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 76 | Lakhanpur | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 77 | Latuliya | Rural | Raghabpur |
| 78 | Loharsol | Rural | Pindra |
| 79 | Lukuidi | Rural | Pindra |
| 80 | Mahara | Rural | Pindra |
| 81 | Mahudal Bazar | Rural | Golamara |
| 82 | Makarjhor | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 83 | Makrabera | Rural | Pindra |
| 84 | Malthol | Rural | Belma |
| 85 | Mamurjor | Rural | Belma |
| 86 | Manipur | Rural | Ghonga |
| 87 | Modhagara | Rural | Belma |
| 88 | Nadra | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 89 | Natua | Rural | Ghonga |
| 90 | Naudiha (P) | Rural | Raghabpur |
| 91 | Nehalpur | Rural | Belma |
| 92 | Palanja (P) (New J.L.-6) | Rural | Pindra |
| 93 | Palaskala | Rural | Pindra |
| 94 | Panrkidi Alias Bheladi | Rural | Ghonga |
| 95 | Phulbaria | Rural | Hutmura |
| 96 | Pindra | Rural | Pindra |
| 97 | Pirargarya | Rural | Golamara |
| 98 | Pithajora | Rural | Belma |
| 99 | Podlara | Rural | Chharradumdumi |
| 100 | Pokharia | Rural | Golamara |
| 101 | Purda | Rural | Ghonga |
| 102 | Raghabpur (P) (Ct) | Rural | Raghabpur |
| 103 | Raghuchak | Rural | Ghonga |
| 104 | Raghudi | Rural | Belma |
| 105 | Ratanpur | Rural | Golamara |
| 106 | Sandradi | Rural | Bhangra |
| 107 | Senera Amra | Rural | Ghonga |
| 108 | Shitalpur | Rural | Bhangra |
| 109 | Shyampur | Rural | Ghonga |
| 110 | Sidpur | Rural | Hutmura |
| 111 | Sihuli | Rural | Ghonga |
| 112 | Sindurpur | Rural | Agoya-Narra |
| 113 | Singhbazar | Rural | Bhangra |
| 114 | Surulia | Rural | Raghabpur |
| 115 | Tantiberya | Rural | Raghabpur |
| 116 | Tatari | Rural | Ghonga |
Population of Purulia - II Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Purulia - II Subdivision has a total population of 1,69,488 people, consisting of 86,462 males and 83,026 females. There are 31,749 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 587 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,69,488 | 1,57,862 | 11,626 |
| Male Population | 86,462 | 80,492 | 5,970 |
| Female Population | 83,026 | 77,370 | 5,656 |
| Total Households | 31,749 | 29,552 | 2,197 |
| Population Density | 587 / km² | 564 / km² | 1,342 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 91,314 literate people and 25,437 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 46,039 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,213 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,437 | 23,718 | 1,719 |
| Literate Population | 91,314 | 85,246 | 6,068 |
| Illiterate Population | 78,174 | 72,616 | 5,558 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 46,039 | 41,750 | 4,289 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,213 | 8,096 | 117 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.