Bamarra - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Bamarra is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15 km from Raghunathpur and around 45 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamarra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamarra is 330183. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.73 hectares and falls under the 723146 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bamarra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Para Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bamarra

According to the 2011 Census, Bamarra village had a total population of 2,707 people, including 1,430 males and 1,277 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.96%, with male literacy at 80.72% and female literacy at 54.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamarra

Bamarra 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 Bamarra

Bamarra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Bamarra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bamarra is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamarra

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

Health Facilities in Bamarra

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

FAQs about Bamarra