Senara - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Senara is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.7 km from Raghunathpur and around 79.4 km from Purulia. Khajura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Senara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Senara is 330329. The village covers a total geographical area of 935.11 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Senara

According to the 2011 Census, Senara village had a total population of 3,638 people, including 1,842 males and 1,796 females, living in 719 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.50%, with male literacy at 71.65% and female literacy at 47.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 710.

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

Nearby Villages of Senara

Senara 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 Senara

Senara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bero, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Senara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Senara is about 79.4 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 Senara

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

Health Facilities in Senara

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

FAQs about Senara