Badurdi - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Badurdi is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9 km from Raghunathpur and around 81.4 km from Purulia. Chorpahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badurdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badurdi is 330344. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.71 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Adra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Badurdi

According to the 2011 Census, Badurdi village had a total population of 163 people, including 83 males and 80 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.64%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 42.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Badurdi

Badurdi 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 Badurdi

Badurdi 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 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adra to Badurdi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Badurdi is about 81.4 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 Badurdi

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

Health Facilities in Badurdi

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

FAQs about Badurdi