Jarukhamar - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Jarukhamar is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Raghunathpur and around 78.5 km from Purulia. Nutandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarukhamar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarukhamar is 330295. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.14 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jarukhamar

According to the 2011 Census, Jarukhamar village had a total population of 473 people, including 253 males and 220 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.01%, with male literacy at 97.25% and female literacy at 67.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarukhamar

Jarukhamar 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 Jarukhamar

Jarukhamar 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 Ramkanali Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Jarukhamar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jarukhamar is about 78.5 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 Jarukhamar

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

Health Facilities in Jarukhamar

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

FAQs about Jarukhamar