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 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 Shwetpalas

As per Census 2011, Shwetpalas village has a total population of 1,090 people, consisting of 571 males and 519 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 546 literate and 544 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 341 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shwetpalas are given below:

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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