Shwetpalas - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Shwetpalas is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.6 km from Raghunathpur and around 44.2 km from Purulia. Cheliama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shwetpalas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shwetpalas is 330175. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.77 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Santaldih is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shwetpalas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Shwetpalas

According to the 2011 Census, Shwetpalas village had a total population of 1,090 people, including 571 males and 519 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.77%, with male literacy at 74.64% and female literacy at 41.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 341.

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

Nearby Villages of Shwetpalas

Shwetpalas 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 Shwetpalas

Shwetpalas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sindri Town, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santaldih to Shwetpalas is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Shwetpalas is about 44.2 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 Shwetpalas

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

Health Facilities in Shwetpalas

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

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