Hurara - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Hurara is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Raghunathpur and around 77.9 km from Purulia. Nutandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hurara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hurara is 330287. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.43 hectares and falls under the 723145 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Hurara

According to the 2011 Census, Hurara village had a total population of 896 people, including 474 males and 422 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.55%, with male literacy at 56.60% and female literacy at 33.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Hurara

Hurara 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 Hurara

Hurara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bero, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Hurara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hurara is about 77.9 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 Hurara

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

Health Facilities in Hurara

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

FAQs about Hurara