Kadamarra - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Kadamarra is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Raghunathpur and around 77.1 km from Purulia. Chorpahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadamarra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadamarra is 330354. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.38 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Adra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kadamarra

According to the 2011 Census, Kadamarra village had a total population of 1,277 people, including 666 males and 611 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.60%, with male literacy at 71.53% and female literacy at 48.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,277666611
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1508367
Scheduled Castes (SC)561314247
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population683417266
Illiterate Population594249345

Nearby Villages of Kadamarra

Kadamarra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JayramdiNorth-West1.22 km
GopalpurSouth-East1.32 km
GanguradiSouth1.33 km
ChorpahariNorth1.41 km
DabarEast1.44 km
ArjunsolSouth-East1.45 km
KuardiSouth2.00 km
NischintapurNorth-East2.01 km
LakrajuriaNorth2.05 km
UnanshilaNorth-West2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadamarra

Kadamarra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 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 39.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adra to Kadamarra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kadamarra is about 77.1 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 Kadamarra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kadamarra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kadamarra

Where is Kadamarra located?

Kadamarra village is located in Raghunathpur - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kadamarra?

The Gram Panchayat of Kadamarra is Chorpahari.

What is the pincode of Kadamarra?

The pincode of Kadamarra is 723121.

What is the population of Kadamarra?

Kadamarra had a total population of 1,277, including 666 males and 611 females.

How many households are there in Kadamarra?

Kadamarra had 232 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kadamarra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadamarra was 60.60%. Male literacy was 71.53% and female literacy was 48.90%.