Alaldi - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Alaldi is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.2 km from Raghunathpur and around 81.3 km from Purulia. Chorpahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alaldi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alaldi is 330345. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.54 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Adra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Alaldi

According to the 2011 Census, Alaldi village had a total population of 580 people, including 321 males and 259 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 807 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.54%, with male literacy at 75.99% and female literacy at 43.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 578.

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

Nearby Villages of Alaldi

Alaldi 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 Alaldi

Alaldi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Metyal Sohar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adra to Alaldi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Alaldi is about 81.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alaldi

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

Health Facilities in Alaldi

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

FAQs about Alaldi