Biltora - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Biltora is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Raghunathpur and around 75.7 km from Purulia. Chorpahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biltora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biltora is 330347. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.98 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Adra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Biltora

According to the 2011 Census, Biltora village had a total population of 1,997 people, including 1,043 males and 954 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.22%, with male literacy at 73.86% and female literacy at 53.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 770.

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

Nearby Villages of Biltora

Biltora 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 Biltora

Biltora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bero, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adra to Biltora is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Biltora is about 75.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biltora

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

Health Facilities in Biltora

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

FAQs about Biltora