Usir - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Usir is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 31.3 km from Raghunathpur and around 42.7 km from Purulia. Joradih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Usir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Usir is 330162. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.28 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Santaldih is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Usir 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 Usir

According to the 2011 Census, Usir village had a total population of 2,430 people, including 1,222 males and 1,208 females, living in 467 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.44%, with male literacy at 70.95% and female literacy at 43.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 863, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Usir

Usir 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 Usir

Usir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Santaldih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santaldih to Usir is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Usir is about 42.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Usir

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

Health Facilities in Usir

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

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