Barhanti - Santuri, Purulia

Barhanti is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Santuri and around 67.2 km from Purulia. Balitora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhanti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhanti is 330517. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.96 hectares and falls under the 723156 pincode. Burnpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Barhanti

As per Census 2011, Barhanti village has a total population of 267 people, consisting of 130 males and 137 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 117 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhanti

Barhanti 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 Barhanti

Barhanti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burnpur to Barhanti is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Barhanti is about 67.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barhanti

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

Health Facilities in Barhanti

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

FAQs about Barhanti