Pithajora - Purulia - II, Purulia

Pithajora is a village situated in the Purulia - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19 km from Purulia and around 49.9 km from Purulia. Belma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pithajora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pithajora is 329938. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.72 hectares and falls under the 723126 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pithajora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Pithajora

According to the 2011 Census, Pithajora village had a total population of 2,717 people, including 1,377 males and 1,340 females, living in 542 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.42%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 50.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 695, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Pithajora

Pithajora 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 Pithajora

Pithajora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Pithajora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Pithajora is about 49.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pithajora

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

Health Facilities in Pithajora

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

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